Plenty of people come to us here at the National Vessel Registry Center asking, “How do I get a copy of my boat registration” when they lose their registration. Here’s what you need to do. How Do I Get a Copy of My Boat Registration? When you first bought your vessel to operate it commercially…
The Canadian Boat Registry exists to assist you in getting the proper certificates for legal operation of your boat. This allows you to use your vessel, whether it’s recreational or commercial for its intended purpose by providing relevant information to the appropriate authorities regarding the information pertaining to your boat, including ownership and vessel specifications.…
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. Not Personal Watercraft Registration, But Personal Water Craft Licensing A lot of new vessel owners come to us asking about getting…
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…
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…
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 on your vessel registration in Canada is current, which means you’ll need to submit updated records via the…
Ahoy, water enthusiasts! Imagine the wind blowing through your hair, the sun kissing your skin, and the thrill of racing over open water. There’s nothing quite like the adrenaline rush you get from water sports, and owning a Sea Doo is like having a golden ticket to this aquatic playground. But before you rev up…
As the sun began to set over the calm Canadian waters, John climbed on the deck of his boat. He had been looking forward to this day for weeks. However, as he reached for the certificate of registry, he realized to his horror that it had expired – he had not received a renewal update.…
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…
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.…