This registry only applies to commercial (non-pleasure) vessels that are 15 gross tons or less. This type of registration is required for: Vessels less than or equal to 15 gross tonnes used for commercial purposes with propulsion motors of 10 horsepower (7.5kW) or more (if unsure of tonnage, check this explanation of tonnage measurements) commercial river rafts government-owned vessels with propulsion motors of 10 horsepower (7.5kW) or more This type of registration is not required if: Your vessel does not or will not have a mortgage You do not wish to register an “official” name You don’t intend to travel outside of Canada.
Vessel Registration FAQs
What Makes a Boat a “Pleasure Craft?”WHAT IS FIRST TIME REGISTRY?HOW DO I MARK MY VESSEL?WHAT IS A PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?WHERE DO I DISPLAY MY PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?What is a Bareboat Charter?How Many Owners Can a Vessel Have? HOW LONG IS THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION VALIDHow Can I Learn the History of a Vessel?WHAT IS A BARE-BOAT CHARTERED VESSEL?Anyone Over 16 Can Apply for a Pleasure Craft LicenceHOW DO I CLOSE THE REGISTRY OF MY VESSEL?WHAT ARE THE VESSEL NAME AND HAILING PORT MARKING REQUIREMENTS?CAN I LAMINATE MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?HOW DO I REPORT A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP?CAN MY VESSEL BE REGISTERED AND LICENCED?How Do I Prove Ownership of My Vessel? WHAT IS SMALL VESSEL REGISTRY?I Have a Pleasure Craft But a Friend Paid for Gas. Do I Have to Register My Vessel?WHAT IS A MORTGAGE?