This registry applies to vessels of all types and sizes including pleasure and commercial. This type of registration is required for: -Vessels more than 15 gross tonnes used for commercial purposes, including government-owned vessels -Vessels that require marine mortgages -If you are planning to travel outside of Canada for extended periods of time. You may also choose to register your pleasure craft in the Canadian Register of Vessels if you wish to have an approved name and port of registry for your vessel or show proof of ownership.
Vessel Registration FAQs
WHEN A VESSEL IS EITHER SUSPENDED OR CLOSE, IS THE NAME AVAILABLE?As an Operator or a Passenger on a Vessel, Do I Really Have to Know the Location of Safety Equipment?What Do I Do If I Import a Boat Into Canada? IS THERE A FINE IF I DO NOT HAVE A PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?WHAT IS SMALL VESSEL REGISTRY?WHERE CAN I GET FORMS FOR DOCUMENTATION?WHAT IS VESSEL TONNAGE?HOW DO I MARK MY VESSEL?What Information Do I Need to Apply for Historical Research of a Vessel?WHAT ARE THE REGISTRY OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS?Anyone Over 16 Can Apply for a Pleasure Craft LicenceWHAT VESSELS ARE EXEMPT?I Have a Pleasure Craft But a Friend Paid for Gas. Do I Have to Register My Vessel?Is There Any Time or Place on a Vessel When I Shouldn’t Wear a Life Jacket?WHERE DO I DISPLAY MY PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?Which Vessels Have to Be Registered and Licenced?HOW LONG IS THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION VALIDWHAT VESSELS CAN BE DOCUMENTED?HOW DO I CHANGE THE NAME OR PORT OF REGISTRY OF MY VESSEL?How Many Owners Can a Vessel Have?