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…
What are Vessel License Requirements in Canada?
If you are thinking about buying a boat, chances are good it is an idea you have been toying with for a long time. The simple truth is buying a watercraft is a major decision, and you can hardly be blamed for agonizing over it since you are likely paying four or five figures to…
How to Get a Commercial Boat Licence to Operate Your Vessel Commercially
If you’re trying to commercially operate a boat here in Canada, then you’re probably looking into how to get a commercial boat license with Transport Canada. Here’s what you need to know. How to Get a Commercial Boat Licence The first thing to know when figuring out how to get a commercial boat licence here…
Vessel Registration in Canada: The Facts
Make no mistake about it, buying a boat is an exciting occasion. For many first-time boat buyers, this purchase is the culmination of months of planning, research, and budgeting. If you think about it, it makes sense that this would be a carefully considered investment. For one thing, boats are expensive, both in the upfront…
Wondering How Do I Replace a Lost Boat Ownership in Ontario? Here’s How
Many people come to us at the National Vessel Registry Center asking “How do I replace a lost boat ownership in Ontario?” Well, here’s everything you need to know about the process. How Do I Replace a Lost Boat Ownership in Ontario? So, you’re wondering “How do I replace a lost boat ownership in Ontario?”…
What is a Vessel Registration Search?
If you are kicking around the idea of buying a boat, you know that it is a major decision. For starters, owning a boat–and any vessel owner will tell you this–is a huge time commitment. Mostly, this is a positive, as you will want to spend as many of your weekends as possible out on…
Use Transport Canada’s Boat Ownership Lookup and Request Transcripts
Do you need to access some key information about a vessel? Well, navigating Transport Canada’s boat ownership lookup system might be hard, but we’re here to help with it. Boat Ownership Lookup Have you ever wondered what happens with all the information that you register about your vessel? Well, given that a boat’s hull number…
Request a Copy of Boat Registration if Your Certification is Lost or Damaged
Your documentation always needs to be in good shape if you wish to operate your vessel commercially in Canadian waters. If you lose it, you need to request a copy of boat registration. Here’s how you can do that. Requesting a Copy of the Boat Registration In accordance with Transport Canada regulations, your certificate of…
How to Get Your Watercraft License in Canada
Whether you own a cabin you like to frequent, or you just enjoy trips to the lake, nothing maximizes your enjoyment of the great Canadian outdoors more than owning your own boat. When you purchase a vessel of your own, you are giving yourself the freedom to explore any of Canada’s thousands of lakes at…
Can a Canadian Buy a Boat in the US? Here’s What You Need to Know
How Can a Canadian Buy a Boat in the US for ownership and operation purposes here in Canada? Well, here’s everything you need to know about the import process. How Can a Canadian Buy a Boat in the US So, can a Canadian buy a boat in the US? Yes! Sure, it can be complicated…