If you’re buying a used boat in Alberta, there are going to be some documentation applications that you’ll need to take care of. Here’s everything that you need to know.
Buying a Used Boat in Alberta
Buying a boat is always a very exciting venture, but it always comes with some inconvenient paperwork that you’ll have to fill out. In the case of buying a used boat, you will have to make sure that the registration ends up in your name as part of the overall purchase. And so, with this in mind, we can go over what this process will look like. The process will be different depending on the intended use of the vessel that you’re purchasing, so here’s what you’ll need to do depending on whether you’re getting a recreational boat or a commercial one.
Recreational Boats
If you’re buying a used boat meant for recreational purposes, odds are that the seller already has a pleasure craft licence for it. This is the document meant for specific recreational vessels that fit certain characteristics, allowing them to operate in Canadian waters in accordance with the corresponding regulations. Usually, you’d have to apply to get this documentation in order, but since you are buying a used boat in Alberta, the seller will most likely already have the pleasure craft licence ready. That doesn’t mean that you won’t have to go through any process whatsoever. Instead of the initial application, the pleasure craft licence will have to be transferred from the previous owner to you, the buyer and the 
new owner.
Commercial Boats
A similar process will apply when it comes to commercial vessels, most of which will need a certificate of registration in order for the owner to be able to use it in a commercial operation. Of course, if you are buying a used boat in Alberta, you won’t have to apply for this yourself. Instead, you will need to have the seller transfer the documentation to you when the sale is taking place. This is up to the seller, not the buyer, since they are the current holders of the registration certificate and will therefore be the ones that need to file for the transfer of documentation. This will ensure that the ownership with Transport Canada ends up in your hands in an official capacity.
File For Boat Documentation
Transport Canada documentation applications can be tedious and inconvenient to go through, but we don’t want that to be the case for you. Our platform is designed to make sure that all these processes are made easier for you, and that you have no trouble filing for any vessel documentation that you need. Not only that, but our team is always ready to provide you with the help that you need should you have any questions or doubts about any application process. Whether you are dealing with registration, licences, transfers, or just about any other piece of documentation, you will find everything that you need right here at the National Vessel Registry Center.
