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Does Your Vessel Need a Canadian Pleasure Craft License?

Pleasure Craft License

Are you looking for a new hobby or pastime? Have you grown tired of spending so much time indoors, whether it is at the office or in your home watching television? If you have an affinity for the outdoors that is currently underserved, you may want to explore the idea of purchasing your very own…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | December 20, 2022

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Reasons to Get a Pleasure Craft License

Pleasure Craft License

Did you know that in Canada, you must get a pleasure craft license to operate a boat? It’s accurate! You need to get a license to use the pond for any purpose, even just paddling about in your kayak for a short while. To those who have never heard of it, the pleasure craft license…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | November 17, 2022

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How to Get your Pleasure Craft License With Our Help?

Pleasure Craft License

If you have been wondering what a pleasure craft license (PCL) is or if it is right for you or if you need a different type of vessel registration, this article will try to clear things up. The truth is that they are different. For many boat owners, the PCL is a necessity rather than…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | November 11, 2022

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Easy and Safe Online Application for a Pleasure Craft Licence

Application For Pleasure Craft LicenseApplication For Pleasure Craft License

Have you been thinking about whether a pleasure craft license is right for you and your vessel? Maybe you’re wondering if there is an alternative to filling out all the paperwork and running to the post office. Have you had trouble understanding what to do or filling out the forms in the past? It’s not…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | October 5, 2022

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A Guide to Your Application for Pleasure Craft License

Pleasure Craft License

Have you finally bought the boat of your dreams and are waiting for the right weather to come around so you can start enjoying it? Before your plans for the first trip out, however, there is still a matter you need to take care of: to make sure you are legally entitled to sail your…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | September 8, 2022

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Do You Need a Transport Canada Pleasure Craft License?

Transport Canada Pleasure Craft License

Boating is an activity that almost anybody can enjoy, which is one of its most appealing features. If you have the money to buy your own boat, you can go sailing whenever you want with your friends and family. Everyone can enjoy going out on the boat, whether they are young children or elderly people.…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 15, 2022

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Processing Your Pleasure Craft License Online

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If you own a pleasure craft, you’ll normally go through Transport Canada to process a pleasure craft license. However, this method can get confusing, whether or not you’ve previously owned a boat. If you want to register or license your boat, it’s easier to go through us, the National Vessel Registry Center. So, why should…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | April 28, 2022

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The Costs of a Pleasure Craft License and Its Registration

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Boating is not an inexpensive leisure activity. Beyond the often significant cost of purchasing a boat, maintenance, equipment, and storage fees can quickly put a dent in your wallet. While you may have accounted for these costs when budgeting out how much you can spend on a new boat, have you considered the costs of…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | March 28, 2022

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The Difference Between a Pleasure Craft License and an Operator Card

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When you own a pleasure craft, things may get confusing, if you don’t make some distinctions. For example, a pleasure craft license, also called a PCL, is not the same as an operator card. Both documents are required for different reasons. The following information will assist you in making these distinctions. What is a Pleasure…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | February 14, 2022

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Common Questions About Canada’s Pleasure Craft License Answered

Pleasure Craft License

Did you recently purchase a Canadian vessel and aren’t sure whether to get a pleasure craft license or not? Do you know if you should license your vessel, get it registered, or both? It’s important to do the right thing for yourself as well as your vessel, but it can also be a bit confusing…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | February 3, 2022

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