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Tagged: Canadian Pleasure Craft License

What Boats Need a Pleasure Craft Licence in 2024?

Pleasure Craft License

As we enter the autumn boating season, it is one of the most beautiful times of year to get your vessel out on Canadian waters. With the leaves changing due to the seasonal shift, you can enjoy spectacular sights and breathtaking sunsets with your friends and family from the comfort of your boat. Before you…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 19, 2023

in Pleasure Craft License  

How Our Site Can Help With Your Canadian Pleasure Craft License

Canadian Pleasure Craft License

Did you just get a Canadian pleasure craft and want to make sure that you have all of your documentation taken care of? Do you know that there’s something you have to do with your Canadian Pleasure Craft License, but you aren’t necessarily sure of how to go about it? That’s perfectly understandable. After all,…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Ontario Boating License: How Long Does it Take to Obtain It?

Ontario boating license

Are you’re looking to visit these places and engaging in recreational activities? Then you must apply for an Ontario boating license to enjoy the full water experience. It’s important to know everything you need and how can you do it properly. Read further for more information. There are many places to visit when heading out…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

in Boat Registration  

Is a Pleasure Craft License the Same as a Boating License?

pleasure craft license

Are you new to Transport Canada’s required documentation for you and your boat? Titles and words may sound confusing, but don’t worry. The difference between a pleasure craft license and a boating license can be easily understood by just getting on the basic concepts. Sailing is one of Canada’s most popular activities. Every year, thousands…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

How to Register a Seadoo in Alberta (Plus Some Extra Qs Answered)

how to register a Seadoo in Alberta

Riding a personal watercraft can provide an exhilarating experience. Gliding over the water, careening through the wake, and feeling the mist in your face makes for a truly enjoyable day out on the water. Before you take your jet ski off the trailer, though, you may want to know how to register a Seadoo in…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

in Boat Registration  

What Should You Do When Your Canadian Pleasure Craft License Expires?

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All documentation registered in Canada has an expiration date. The pleasure craft license is by no means an exemption. It’s important you know what to do before the time comes. You should check the expiration date on the license once in a while to be aware when the time limit is close at hand. Transport…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

The Vessel License Canada Deserves: How It Helps

Vessel License Canada

Did you recently purchase a pleasure craft in Canada and aren’t sure what to do next? Do you have your “Pleasure Craft Operator Card” and don’t know the next step? That card makes you eligible to operate a pleasure craft, but it’s not the same as a vessel license in Canada. For one, the latter…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

in Canadian Boat Licenses, Pleasure Craft License  

All The Steps Towards Getting Your Pleasure Craft Licence

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Even though it might not seem like a very captivating part of boating, having all the paperwork in order is an essential part of owning a vessel in Canada. If you have recently acquired a boat in Canada and you’re thinking about getting an application for a Pleasure Craft Licence, or even if you have…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry | July 12, 2023

in Pleasure Craft License  

What Boats Need a Transport Canada Pleasure Craft License?

Transport Canada Pleasure Craft License

As we near a new year, another boating season will quickly be upon us. After the stress and rigamarole that comes with the holidays, you may find that you are especially eager to get out on the water and relax. Before you start thinking about when you can launch your vessel for the first time…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 12, 2023

in Transport Canada Pleasure Craft License  

Pleasure Craft Licence for Your Canadian Boat: All You Need to Know

Pleasure Craft License

Have you just purchased a boat and aren’t sure what the next step is? Do you know that you’re supposed to get some kind of documentation for your vessel, but don’t know if it’s registration, a Transport Canada PCL, or something else? Nobody wants to spend their free time filling out boat documentation forms, especially…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 10, 2023

in Pleasure Craft License  

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