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Pleasure Craft License

Renew Your Pleasure Craft Licence in a Breeze

Pleasure Craft Licence Renewal

Are you itching to get back on the water but need to renew your pleasure craft license first? If the question “how to easily and successfully complete the pleasure craft license renewal process” is on your mind, fear not! We at the National Vessel Registry are here to help you navigate these waters with ease.…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | August 1, 2023

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Pleasure Craft License Canada Requirements for New Boat Owners

Pleasure Craft License

Are you a new boat owner in Canada? If so, it’s essential to understand the requirements for owning and operating a pleasure craft in this country. A Pleasure Craft License is something that you need to be able to operate your vessel lawfully. This license is available from the Canadian Coast Guard, has a validity…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 20, 2023

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How to Transfer a Pleasure Craft License in Ontario?

Transfer a Pleasure Craft License

If you live in Ontario, chances are you have been on a boat once or twice. With more than a quarter of a million lakes (about one-fifth of the entire world’s freshwater supply), this Canadian province is an ideal location for boaters. If you are thinking about purchasing your own boat for the first time,…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 20, 2023

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Does Your Vessel Need a Canadian Pleasure Craft License?

Pleasure Craft License

Are you looking for a new hobby or pastime? Have you grown tired of spending so much time indoors, whether it is at the office or in your home watching television? If you have an affinity for the outdoors that is currently underserved, you may want to explore the idea of purchasing your very own…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 20, 2023

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Renew Your Pleasure Craft License with Ease: The National Vessel Registry Guide

Renew Pleasure Craft License

The question of how to renew a pleasure craft license in Canada is one of the most common ones in order to make sure your boat stays legal and safe. Even though Transport Canada has always been in charge of this process, more and more Canadians are using online services like the National Vessel Registry…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 20, 2023

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Where Should the Pleasure Craft Licence Number be Displayed?

Pleasure Craft Licence

While owning your own boat is a great privilege, it also comes with a lot of responsibility. It is up to you to keep your boat fueled up and well-maintained to ensure it is in good working order. You also need to keep an ample stock of life preservers onboard, along with an adequate first…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

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How to Get your Pleasure Craft License With Our Help?

Pleasure Craft License

If you have been wondering what a pleasure craft license (PCL) is or if it is right for you or if you need a different type of vessel registration, this article will try to clear things up. The truth is that they are different. For many boat owners, the PCL is a necessity rather than…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

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Reasons to Get a Pleasure Craft License

Pleasure Craft License

Did you know that in Canada, you must get a pleasure craft license to operate a boat? It’s accurate! You need to get a license to use the pond for any purpose, even just paddling about in your kayak for a short while. To those who have never heard of it, the pleasure craft license…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

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What Boats Need a Pleasure Craft License in 2022?

Pleasure Craft License

As we enter the autumn boating season, it is one of the most beautiful times of year to get your vessel out on Canadian waters. With the leaves changing due to the seasonal shift, you can enjoy spectacular sights and breathtaking sunsets with your friends and family from the comfort of your boat. Before you…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

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Important Things You Should Do When Your Pleasure Craft License Expires

Pleasure Craft License

As the owner of a vessel in Canada, it is crucial for you to be aware of when the pleasure craft license will expire and what steps you need to take to renew it. You may prevent any potential difficulties and make the procedure as easy as possible if you are familiar with the processes…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

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Registry Center Corp.

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

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  • Transfer of Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Duplicate of Pleasure Craft Licence
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