Tips To Avoid BC Boat Registration Fraud

BC Boat Registration

Although the BC boat registration process may appear cumbersome at first, several protections are in place to protect you from dishonest persons who may try to take advantage of you. The most common way to defraud boat owners is by charging purchases to a stolen or fictitious credit card over the phone or by mail.…

Changing a Boat Registration in Canada

Canadian Boat Registration Change

A registration number, boat name, and port-of-entry for your pleasure craft vessel are all included in your pleasure craft registration. If you need to make a Canadian Boat Registration Change, you also need to submit this data online. Therefore, it’s mandatory to inform the authorities of any changes made to your boat registration. Whether you…

Boat Registration and Operating a Boat in Canada

Boat Registration

In Canada, navigating the waters is sometimes confusing, especially when it comes to understanding the differences between a pleasure craft operator’s card and Boat Registration.  Many people mistakenly believe that these terms are interchangeable; however, they serve two distinct purposes. In this article, we’ll dive into the key distinctions between a PCOC and boat registration…

Do You Need to Get Personal Watercraft Registration For a Recreational Vessel?

Personal Watercraft Registration

Are you looking to document your recreational vessel? You might think that you need to get a Personal Watercraft Registration, but here in Canada that’s not exactly the case. Here’s what to do instead. Personal Watercraft Registration A lot of new vessel owners come to us asking about getting their personal watercraft registration, all without…

PCL Ownership and Registration

Ownership and Registration

Always have the up-to-date proof of ownership (such as a Pleasure Craft License (PCL) or Vessel Registration, plus a Bill of Sale) with you when using your pleasure craft. Also, make sure that the vessel ownership information you possess is current, which means you’ll need to submit updated records via the Canadian Vessel Registry if…