Embarking on the waters with your pleasure craft in Canada is an exciting adventure, but it comes with the responsibility of proper registration. National Vessel Registry Center, Corp. is your dedicated partner, simplifying the ABCs of pleasure craft registration in Canada. In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps and considerations to ensure your…
Are you aware that registering your boat comes with several perks? In the event of a disaster on Canadian waters, your boat’s registration number serves as a distinct identifier. This number also helps prove your ownership if the vessel is irreparably damaged. Moreover, a Pleasure Craft Registration enables you to proudly showcase the boat’s name…
Canadian law considers any motorized recreational watercraft with a motor of at least 10 horsepower to be a pleasure craft, or vessel eligible for Pleasure Craft Registration or a pleasure craft licence. Boats like canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats, motorboats, and yachts all are defined as pleasure crafts. Any vessel that does not carry passengers (for…
Have you been looking forward to going out on the water with your friends and family in the late summer? As the leaves start to turn colors and the temperatures stay warm, isn’t it the absolute best time of the year to take your boat out for a spin? Here at the National Vessel Registry…
We all know that submitting any sort of government paperwork, form, or application can be kind of obnoxious. After all, you never know when they are going to give you trouble for something you overlooked or ignored. Let’s take a look at what the pleasure craft registration form is and how you can submit it…
In order to be able to operate your recreational vessel comfortably and in accordance with Canadian boating regulations, you will need to have a pleasure craft licence. So, if you’re unsure about how to get yours, allow us to guide you through it. What is a Pleasure Craft Licence? Here in Canada, a licence for…