When you first purchase a pleasure craft, there are steps you need to take so that you can get the boat properly licensed or registered. You will see that there is paperwork you need to fill out and personal information you will need to provide, along with documentation regarding ownership of the boat. One important…
If you have recently come into possession of a ship, you will need to go through the process of registering your boat or licensing it. While the option for registration exists for those that own pleasure crafts, individuals or companies that own commercial vessels or government vessels do not get a choice. Registration is mandatory…
From the moment you decide to get a boat, you can feel the excitement. You cannot wait to make your purchase so you can get out on the water so you can relax in the sun, listen to the water, and enjoy time fishing, swimming or just doing nothing with family and friends. Of course,…
When you purchase a boat in Canada, whether it is a boat that is brand new or comes from a previous owner, the law states that you must register or license your vessel with the government office of Transport Canada. This registration places your vessel in the national registry so that there is a record…
When you own a boat in Canada, whether it is a small craft or a large one, if the vessel is used strictly for recreational and pleasure purposes, you have the option of licensing your boat or registering it with Transport Canada. There are differences between licensing and registration and becoming part of the registry…
Just as is the case when you buy a car and need to register it, taking care of licensing or registration when you buy a boat in Canada is important. If you just bought a pleasure vessel, you have the options of getting a license for your vessel from Transport Canada or getting registration for…
Owning a commercial vessel in Canada can create fantastic business opportunities for you. You can get the chance to earn money being involved in an industry on the water, something you have always dreamed about doing. When you are first getting started with your commercial business, you need to keep in mind the rules and…
As wonderful as it can be for you and your family and friends to spend leisure time out on your boat, you as the boat owner must be aware that you need to follow the rules and regulations set by Transport Canada if you want your vessel to be on Canadian waters legally. Naturally, there…
Once you have made the plunge and bought a new boat like a yacht or other pleasure vessel for yourself, you want to decide what to do regarding licensing or registration. In Canada, all pleasure craft that has a motor over ten horsepower must have a license, but you can opt to get registration instead…
Once you get Canadian certification for vessels over 24 meters, the world is essentially yours. Like essentially all other boat certifications, it can be a pain to get. That’s why you should use the professionals at the Canadian Vessel Registry. They have the kind of know how that makes getting the right certification easy. You…