With certain vessels that were not purchased from a retailer but rather manufactured on commission or self-built by the registering entity, it will be necessary that, in lieu of a bill of sale, build evidence is provided to account for the vessel in question. A document from the manufacturer that states the details of the build order and purchase, the stats of the vessel, and other relevant information, will be key in the registration process.
Vessel Registration FAQs
WHAT IS A MORTGAGE?HOW DO I CHANGE THE NAME OR HAILING PORT OF MY VESSEL?SHOULD I RETURN THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION WITH THE RENEWAL NOTICE?IS THERE A FINE IF I DO NOT HAVE A PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?WHAT ARE THE REGISTRY OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS?CAN A DINGHY HAVE THE SAME OFFICIAL NUMBER AS A REGISTERED VESSEL?WHAT IS A BARE-BOAT CHARTERED VESSEL?WHAT CAN I DO IF I HAVE LOST OR MISPLACED MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?WHAT ARE THE VESSEL NAME AND HAILING PORT MARKING REQUIREMENTS?HOW LONG IS THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION VALID?WHAT VESSELS CAN BE DOCUMENTED?WHAT VESSELS MAY BE DOCUMENTED?WHEN A VESSEL IS EITHER SUSPENDED OR CLOSE, IS THE NAME AVAILABLE?CAN I LAMINATE MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?HOW DO I REPORT A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP?HOW LONG IS THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION VALIDHOW DO I ESTABLISH CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP?WHAT IS A PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?WHAT VESSELS ARE EXEMPT?HOW DO I NOTIFY YOU OF MY CHANGE OF ADDRESS?