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  • Large Vessel Registry Forms
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    • Replacement Certificate
    • Alterations
    • Deletion
    • Mortgage
    • Discharge of Mortgage
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National Vessel Registry

Provisions of a Provisional Certificate for a Vessel in Canada

Provisional Certificate for a Vessel

“Form 9 application for a provisional certificate of registry” can sound very confusing. When someone first buys a new boat, they usually can’t wait to use it. Whether it’s for fun with the family or to get their business off the ground, the last thing anyone wants to do is take more time to do…

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By: National Vessel Registry | July 20, 2023

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Using Transport Canada for Marine Boat Registration

marine boat registration

Just as is the case when you buy a car and need to register it, taking care of licensing or registration when you buy a boat in Canada is important. If you just bought a pleasure vessel, you have the options of getting a license for your vessel from Transport Canada or getting registration for…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry | July 20, 2023

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Better Understanding Documentation for a Canadian Vessel

Documentation for a Canadian Vessel

Having the proper documentation for a Canadian vessel makes boating that much more enjoyable. When a boater lacks a Canadian registry certificate, the fear of being stopped by the authorities is always going to be in the back of their mind. Once the boater has the right documentation, they can just enjoy the simple pleasure…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry | July 20, 2023

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What to Do After You Get Certification for Vessels Over 24 Meters

certification for vessels over 24 meters

Once you get Canadian certification for vessels over 24 meters, the world is essentially yours. Like essentially all other boat certifications, it can be a pain to get. That’s why you should use the professionals at the Canadian Vessel Registry. They have the kind of know how that makes getting the right certification easy. You…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry | July 20, 2023

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The Pleasures of Registration: What the Canadian Vessel Registration Can Do

the Canadian Vessel registry

Summer is the perfect time of year to boat in a Canadian vessel. The temperatures are warm, the nights cool, and the water is pristine. There’s no better time to get out onto the water and take advantage of the season. To really enjoy it without hassles or worry, a boater would want to have…

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The Steps to Get a Registered Pleasure Craft

registered pleasure craft

Once you have made the plunge and bought a new boat like a yacht or other pleasure vessel for yourself, you want to decide what to do regarding licensing or registration. In Canada, all pleasure craft that has a motor over ten horsepower must have a license, but you can opt to get registration instead…

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By: National Vessel Registry | July 20, 2023

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Use Form 4A Simplified Method of Tonnage Measurement

Simplified Method of Tonnage Measurement

When you are looking to register your vessel, whether it is a commercial vessel or a pleasure vessel, there are certain regulations you must follow so that your boat can receive the registration you need from Transport Canada. As you look at the registration forms, you will see there are requirements regarding the size of…

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By: National Vessel Registry | July 20, 2023

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The Best Method for Importing a Vessel into Canada

Importing a Vessel into Canada

Importing a vessel into Canada is a lot more complicated than simply driving or riding it over the border. There are many fantastic boats in Canada. However, sometimes the absolute perfect boat is over the border in America. When someone has their heart set on a watercraft, they shouldn’t let the process for importing a…

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Getting Certification for Commercial Vessels 15-150 Gross Tons

certification for commercial vessels

Owning a commercial vessel in Canada can create fantastic business opportunities for you. You can get the chance to earn money being involved in an industry on the water, something you have always dreamed about doing. When you are first getting started with your commercial business, you need to keep in mind the rules and…

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Regulations to Follow for Your Registered Pleasure Craft

your registered pleasure craft

Your new boat is a thing of beauty that you plan to take full advantage of whenever you can. You have long imagined the days where you could take a boat out into the open waters and enjoy your time there. Now that you are a boat owner, you need to make sure you are…

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Large Vessel Registry Forms

  • Application for Change of Address
  • Transcripts
  • First-Time Registration
  • Transfer of Ownership
  • Change of Vessel Name and/or Transfer of Port of Registry
  • Replacement Certificate
  • Alterations
  • Deletion
  • Mortgage
  • Discharge of Mortgage
  • Provisional Certificate
  • Transmission on Death/Bankruptcy
  • Historical Research
  • Bare-Boat Chartered Vessels
  • Registration of a Government Vessel

Pleasure Craft Licencing Forms

  • New Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Transfer of Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Duplicate of Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Update Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Renew Pleasure Craft Licence

Small Commercial Vessel Registry Forms

  • Small Vessel First Time Registration
  • Small Vessel Transfer of Ownership
  • Small Vessel Renewal
  • First Registration of a Government Owned Vessel(s)
  • Transfer of a Government Owned Vessel(s)
  • Renewal of a Government Owned Vessel(s)
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Appendix 1

Use the following for reference: