Did you just get a boat you’re planning on using recreationally in Canadian waters? Well, then you might need to submit a pleasure craft license application with Transport Canada. Here’s how. Pleasure Craft Licence Application Here in Canada, a license for pleasure craft is the document that allows recreational vessel owners to opt out of…
What Is a Pleasure Craft Licence and Why Is It Important?
If you buy a boat in Canada, you’ll either need to get a licence or registration. Both are different types of processes. However, both a registration and a licence help authorities find you in case of an emergency. Defining a Pleasure Craft You’ll want a pleasure craft licence (PCL) if you want a more economical…
Completing an Application for Pleasure Craft Licence
If you have been thinking about buying a boat, there has never been a better time than now. There are still plenty of warm Canadian days left in the season for you to get out on the lake with your friends, family, and loved ones. Buying a boat, though, is not typically a decision that…
Renew Your Pleasure Craft Licence in a Breeze
Are you itching to get back on the water but need to renew your pleasure craft license first? If the question “how to easily and successfully complete the pleasure craft license renewal process” is on your mind, fear not! We at the National Vessel Registry are here to help you navigate these waters with ease.…
How to Get a Pleasure Craft Licence in Ontario
As a boat owner in Canada, you will get the enjoyment of taking your boat out onto Canada waters to relax, see sights, spend time with family and friends, swim, fish, and other activities. Before you put your boat in the water for the first time, you need to make sure that you have proper…
Transferring the Licence of a Pleasure Craft
If you want to buy a used pleasure craft in Canada you might be wondering how you go about transferring the license? You first must keep in mind that a license is not the same as a pleasure craft operator card (which is more commonly referred to as a “boating license).” A boating license is…
How to Get Your Pleasure Craft Licence
Most people get a pleasure craft to use it for various reasons such as personal or family activities. It is important that when you buy the craft, you should do all the paperwork with National Vessel Registry Center. This will prevent you from contravening the law when using it. There are several things which you need…
The Best Boating Accessories for a Licensed Pleasure Craft 2018
Owning a boat is just as good as you can enjoy using it. There are accessories that you can get for your boat, which will go a long way in making your experience better. Accessories for a licensed pleasure craft make it easier for you to enjoy going to the sea. There are different types…
Where Should the Pleasure Craft Licence Number be Displayed?
While owning your own boat is a great privilege, it also comes with a lot of responsibility. It is up to you to keep your boat fueled up and well-maintained to ensure it is in good working order. You also need to keep an ample stock of life preservers onboard, along with an adequate first…
Canada Boat Registration/Canadian Pleasure License: Which is Right for You?
“Should I get Canada boat registration or should I get a Canadian pleasure license?” “I know what I want to use my boat for, but I’m not sure which I should get?” Of all of the questions that we’re asked by clients at the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., this may be among the most…