If you recently acquired a new boat, you might want to put it to work right away. However, you will first have to register it. Don’t worry, since boat registration in Quebec is not as frustrating or tedious as it initially sounds, but, being a bureaucratic process, it will definitely require you to fill out…
Ahoy, fellow mariners! Dreaming of cruising along the breathtaking waters of British Columbia? If you’re nodding, first things first – you’ve got to get the BC Boat Registration sorted. But don’t fret; we’re here to navigate you through calm waters, ensuring the process is hassle-free. In British Columbia, there are legal requirements for owning and…
One of the great things about owning a boat in Canada is that there is no shortage of beautiful, scenic bodies of water to explore. While our expansive nation is home to a nearly endless supply of freshwater lakes, Ontario is truly in a league of its own. With more than 250,000 lakes, Ontario is…
When you own your own boat, you want to spend as much time as possible at the lake. Who can blame you? If you are like many, the road to boat ownership was a long one. First, you had to assess the marketplace and get to know the various types and models of boats that…
When it comes to leisure activities, nothing allows you to enjoy the great Canadian outdoors quite like owning your own boat. With a vessel of your own, you can head out and fish, waterski, or just relax whenever the urge should arise. If you happen to be a Quebec resident, you have also found yourself…
Do you oversee a non-profit organization? Maybe you’re the owner of a camp or yacht club. If you need to do a boat registration, you may be confused about how to register it. Is the boat defined as a non-pleasure craft or a pleasure craft? How do you distinguish between the two categories with respect…
Registering a federally owned boat or government-owned boat in Canada differs slightly from registering private vessels. Through our site, you can apply for federal boat registration in Canada. A Federal registry certificate serves as proof of ownership and acts as a permanent record for your boat. While you usually need to submit information within 30…
Do you know your boat registration expiration date? If not, you’ll need to write it down with the goal of remembering it. If you don’t want to violate marine law and wish to avoid a hefty fine, it pays–literally–to know the date. Boat registrations in Canada are good for three years. By registering your watercraft,…
Are you ready to jump in and buy a shiny new boat? Maybe you’re just here to get a better idea about the nitty-gritty of paperwork involved before you commit. Either way, there are certain boxes you’ve got to check, like getting your boat’s official number, boat registration, and obtaining a license after that purchase…
Did you know that having a registered boat has its benefits? Your boat registration number serves as its unique identifier in case of a calamity on a Canadian waterway. If your vessel is damaged beyond repair, the registration number is there to prove, in part, that you own the boat. Aside from that, registering your…