Registration is a title system for vessel ownership. It is similar to land title registry. Registration allows for name approval and mortgage registration except in the case of a vessel registered in the Small Vessel Register. Vessels under construction: A vessel that is about to be built or that is under construction in Canada may be temporarily recorded in the Register as a vessel being built in Canada. While not required by law, pleasure craft owners may choose to register their vessels.
Vessel Registration FAQs
How Can I Learn More About a Vessel From Before 1904?HOW DO I MARK MY VESSEL?How Do I Establish Canadian Citizenship? WHAT IS FIRST TIME REGISTRY?What Information Do I Need to Apply for Historical Research of a Vessel?I Have a Pleasure Craft But a Friend Paid for Gas. Do I Have to Register My Vessel?Can I Request My Documentation is Prioritized?WHAT IS A JOINT OWNER?How Do I Notify You of My Change of Address?WHERE CAN I GET FORMS FOR DOCUMENTATION?CAN A DINGHY HAVE THE SAME OFFICIAL NUMBER AS A REGISTERED VESSEL?WHAT ARE THE REGISTRY OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS?Anyone Over 16 Can Apply for a Pleasure Craft LicenceHOW DO I CHANGE THE NAME OR PORT OF REGISTRY OF MY VESSEL?How Do I Prove Ownership of My Vessel? How Do I Know if My Vessel Belongs on the Small Vessel Register? WHAT HAPPENS TO THE VESSEL WHEN ONE JOINT OWNER DIES?WHAT IS VESSEL TONNAGE?What is a Bareboat Charter?HOW DO I KNOW IF MY VESSEL MEASURES FIVE NET TONS?