Changing the name of a registered ship in Canada seems simple, but it is a legal and administrative process. Transport Canada governs this process under the Change of Vessel Name procedure. This procedure ensures that registered ships always have a consistent, traceable and complete set of records. It is important to understand this process for…
Renaming a boat in Canada can feel like a symbolic new beginning—whether you’ve just purchased a used boat or you’re simply ready for a fresh start. However, changing your boat’s name is not just about picking something new to paint on the hull. This is how to change the name of a boat the right…
Although not that common, there might come a time in your boat ownership where you’re in need of a vessel name change, and when that time comes, we’ll have everything you need to take care of it. Whether you’ve recently purchased a vessel with an unappealing name or simply want to give your boat a…
When you have recently purchased a boat you’re excited to get out on the water. You are probably more concerned about spending a day fishing in the sun than worrying about forms and legal steps. However, if you purchased your boat from another owner you may ask “how to change the name of a boat?”…
Have you been looking to change the name of your boat in Canada? Do you know you have to take steps to do it legally but you’ve been procrastinating? Changing a vessel’s name can be necessary, but it’s also the kind of activity that a person could easily put off for another time. However, it…
Some things are meant to last forever. Some folks get tattoos, permanently changing their bodies. Some buy their dream homes, the place where they plan to spend the rest of their days. When folks get married, they do so for the rest of their lives. But, life can change things. Sometimes, what’s meant to last…