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A Guide on the Form 6 Bill of Sale

Form 6 Bill of Sale

If you are looking to buy or sell a boat, you should know that there is a fair amount of preparation involved for either side of the transaction. If you are buying a boat, you will need to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), save the necessary funds, locate a seller, and negotiate a…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

in Form 6 Bill Of Sale  

What Canadian Vessel Documentation Do You Need for a New Boat?

Canadian Vessel Documentation

Are you thinking about buying a new boat? If you are a first-time boat owner, you are about to embark on a journey of leisure and lasting memories. If you are upgrading from an existing boat, this can also be an exciting time, as your new vessel should be able to better accommodate your needs.…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Where Should the Pleasure Craft Licence Number be Displayed?

Pleasure Craft Licence

While owning your own boat is a great privilege, it also comes with a lot of responsibility. It is up to you to keep your boat fueled up and well-maintained to ensure it is in good working order. You also need to keep an ample stock of life preservers onboard, along with an adequate first…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

in Pleasure Craft License  

The Difference Between License and Registration for Canadian Boats

Difference Between License and Registration

Is it finally time to purchase your very own boat? Have you spent enough of your days marooned on land when you could be out on Canadian waters making the most of your weekends and free time with your loved ones? If so, this must be an exciting time, as the anticipation of pulling away…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

in Difference Between License And Registration  

Get a Vessel Registration with Transport Canada Through Us

Vessel Registration with Transport Canada

Boating in Canada is a unique privilege. With hundreds of thousands of lakes, numerous rivers, and a nearly endless amount of coastline, our nation has no shortage of pristine waterways to explore on your boat. Whether your interests are in fishing or just plain old sightseeing, owning your own boat can allow you to enjoy…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

in Vessel Registration  

Understanding the Different Types of Boat Licenses

Different Types of Boat Licenses

As we enter the throes of yet another beautiful Canadian boating season, it is time to gear up your vessel. Before you untie from the dock and head out on the waves, you are going to want to make sure that your boat is fueled up and current on its routine maintenance. Additionally, you should…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

in Different Types of Boat Licenses  

Getting Canadian Vessel Documentation for a New Boat

Canadian Vessel Documentation

Buying a new boat is a uniquely exciting occasion. Whether you are upgrading from a previous vessel that you and your family have outgrown, or if you are brand new to boat ownership, you are probably pretty antsy to get your new vessel out on the water. This is understandable since the process to buy…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

I Lost My Boat Registration: What Now?

I Lost My Boat Registration

One of the great things about boat ownership is getting to feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face. With your own vessel, you can take to the waves whenever you would like, building lasting, meaningful memories with your friends and family. As you cruise the waves, however, sometimes you can…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

in I Lost My Boat Registration  

Register a Boat Using an Alternative to Transport Canada

Register a Boat

With another beautiful Canadian boating season nearly upon us, you are probably eager to get out on the water. And, of course, why would you not be? Canada is home to hundreds of thousands of freshwater lakes and nearly endless, expansive coastlines. To put it another way, our nation can be aptly described as a…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

in Register a Boat  

How to Get a Watercraft License in Canada Online

Watercraft License in Canada

One of the great things about boating is that it can be enjoyed by just about anyone. No matter what age you may be, there is something uniquely pleasurable about getting out on the water with your friends or loved ones. In Canada, with our ample supply of freshwater lakes and thousands of miles of…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

in Watercraft License in Canada  

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Large Vessel Registry Forms

  • Application for Change of Address
  • Transcripts
  • First-Time Registration
  • Transfer of Ownership
  • Change of Vessel Name and/or Transfer of Port of Registry
  • Replacement Certificate
  • Alterations
  • Deletion
  • Mortgage
  • Discharge of Mortgage
  • Provisional Certificate
  • Transmission on Death/Bankruptcy
  • Historical Research
  • Bare-Boat Chartered Vessels
  • Registration of a Government Vessel

Pleasure Craft Licencing Forms

  • New Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Transfer of Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Duplicate of Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Update Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Renew Pleasure Craft Licence

Small Commercial Vessel Registry Forms

  • Small Vessel First Time Registration
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  • Small Vessel Renewal
  • First Registration of a Government Owned Vessel(s)
  • Transfer of a Government Owned Vessel(s)
  • Renewal of a Government Owned Vessel(s)

Large Vessel Registry Forms

  • Application for Change of Address
  • Transcripts
  • First-Time Registration
  • Transfer of Ownership
  • Change of Vessel Name and/or Transfer of Port of Registry
  • Replacement Certificate
  • Alterations
  • Deletion
  • Mortgage
  • Discharge of Mortgage
  • Provisional Certificate
  • Transmission on Death/Bankruptcy
  • Historical Research
  • Bare-Boat Chartered Vessels
  • Registration of a Government Vessel

Pleasure Craft Licencing Forms

  • New Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Transfer of Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Duplicate of Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Update Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Renew Pleasure Craft Licence

Small Commercial Vessel Registry Forms

  • Small Vessel First Time Registration
  • Small Vessel Transfer of Ownership
  • Small Vessel Renewal
  • First Registration of a Government Owned Vessel(s)
  • Transfer of a Government Owned Vessel(s)
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