For a vessel built in Canada, provide: Builder’s Certificate If the vessel was built for you (the applicant), you must provide the Builder’s Certificate. If you purchased the vessel, you must provide the builder’s certificate and any intervening Bill(s) of Sale demonstrating complete sequence of title. For a foreign-built vessel, provide: Either the notarized Bill of Sale from the last foreign owner to you; or if you are not the first Canadian owner, all Bills of Sale showing the sequence of title up to you; and Proof of closing the vessel’s foreign registry, free and clear of all encumbrances, with a “Deletion Certificate”.
Vessel Registration FAQs
WHEN A VESSEL IS EITHER SUSPENDED OR CLOSE, IS THE NAME AVAILABLE?HOW LONG IS THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION VALIDCAN A DINGHY HAVE THE SAME OFFICIAL NUMBER AS A REGISTERED VESSEL?WHAT VESSELS MAY BE DOCUMENTED?WHAT ARE THE REGISTRY OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS?HOW DO I MARK MY VESSEL?HOW DO I CHANGE THE NAME OR HAILING PORT OF MY VESSEL?WHAT IS A PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?HOW CAN I SEND MY PAPERWORK TO YOUR OFFICE?DO YOU HAVE WALK-IN SERVICE?WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCUMENTATION?CAN MY VESSEL BE REGISTERED AND LICENCED?MAY I RENEW A LOST CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION?MAY I RENEW MY DOCUMENT EARLY?WHAT IS A JOINT OWNER?HOW DO I REPORT A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP?HOW DO I CLOSE THE REGISTRY OF MY VESSEL?HOW DO I NOTIFY YOU OF MY CHANGE OF ADDRESS?HOW DO I RENEW MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?WHAT VESSELS CAN BE DOCUMENTED?