A Certificate of Registry should not be laminated. For some authorities, laminating a certificate would invalidate it as an official document. Once a documenta has been laminated, it is no longer available for definitive review to determine its validity or authenticity. It is recommended to keep the Certificate in a plastic bag, pouch, etc. to protect it.
Vessel Registration FAQs
How Do I Know if My Vessel Belongs on the Small Vessel Register? SHOULD I RETURN THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION WITH THE RENEWAL NOTICE?HOW DO I KNOW IF MY VESSEL MEASURES FIVE NET TONS?How Can I Send My Paperwork to You?HOW DO I CHANGE THE NAME OR PORT OF REGISTRY OF MY VESSEL?What is a Port of Registry? WHAT IS A MORTGAGE?DO I NEED A PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A VESSEL WHOSE NUMBER BEGINS WITH THE LETTER ‘C’ (e.g., C00000BC) AS OPPOSED TO A VESSEL WHOSE NUMBER BEGINS WITH A NUMBER, AND/OR A LETTER AND NUMBERS (e.g., 32E 00000 OR BC 00000)?WHAT IS A JOINT OWNER?WHAT ARE THE MARKING REQUIREMENTS?MUST I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION BY MAIL?IS THERE A FINE IF I DO NOT HAVE A PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOCUMENTATION?What Do I Do If I Import a Boat Into Canada? WHAT IS REGISTRY?Where Can My Port of Registry Be? What are the Requirements for Registration? What is a Bareboat Charter?WHERE CAN I GET FORMS FOR DOCUMENTATION?