In Canada, all non-pleasure vessels powered by an engine of 10hp (7.5kw) or more and commercial river rafts must be registered with Transport Canada’s Canadian Register of Vessels or Small Vessel Register (Commercial).
Vessel Registration FAQs
How Do I Prove Ownership of My Vessel? What Vessels May Be Registered? WHAT IS A BARE-BOAT CHARTERED VESSEL?How Can I Send My Paperwork to You?WHAT IS VESSEL DOCUMENTATIONCan I Request My Documentation is Prioritized?How Do I Notify You of My Change of Address?DO YOU HAVE WALK-IN SERVICE?How Many Owners Can a Vessel Have? How Do I Know if My Vessel Belongs on the Small Vessel Register? HOW DO I KNOW IF MY VESSEL MEASURES FIVE NET TONS?Which Vessels Have to Be Registered and Licenced?WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE?WHAT IS REGISTRY?WHAT IS VESSEL TONNAGE?MAY I RENEW A LOST CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION?ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOCUMENTATION?WHAT IS FIRST TIME REGISTRY?WHAT ARE THE VESSEL NAME AND HAILING PORT MARKING REQUIREMENTS?SHOULD I RETURN THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION WITH THE RENEWAL NOTICE?