Purchasing a boat, either for personal or commercial reasons, is a significant move and investment for you. You likely have spent a lot of time looking for just the right investment. After you found the boat that you want, you want to work through the transaction as easily as possible. And o course, you want…
The loss of a beloved person is always something sad, even when we grow old and we know how nature’s cycle ends. Although it can be hard to deal with, you can do a transfer of ownership so grandpa’s weekend ship where you spent many holidays can still be of use. The last thing you…
The Small Vessel Regulations require that all pleasure crafts, of all sizes, that are equipped with one or more propulsion engines be licensed. The process of licensing a boat in Ontario is not necessarily hard but there are certain details you should be familiar with. At the National Vessel Registry Center, we provide a system…
If you have been wondering what it takes to create a bill of sale you can find instructions here. A bill of sale is a document that is used in the transfers of sale from a boat owner to its new buyer. It is an important document that serves the purpose of providing proof of…
There comes a time for every vessel owner to sell his yacht or boat. The reasons can be various – from financial needs to purchasing a new one. To be able to sell your vessel for the right price, you need to know the rules of the market. In this article, we will provide all…
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 your boat?”.…
If you are selling or passing on the ownership of a boat, you also need to pass on the corresponding documentation. This will both officialize the sale of the boat and make sure that the new owner has all the necessary paperwork to legally establish ownership. This process doesn’t have to be that complicated, but…
All vessels built or offered for sale in Canada must have a Hull Serial Number as per small vessel regulations. These numbers are not only for vessel identification but indicate model standards and are used in the event of manufacturer’s defect recall. When buying a used boat, determining its true age is crucial to a…
Have you ever been out on the water when suddenly, the weather turned? Maybe it had been clean and sunny then, seemingly out of nowhere, swirling winds and pouring rain appeared. If you’ve ever been in that situation, you know you have to change course so that you can get home safely. As circumstances change,…
One of the most common concerns for those dealing with vessel ownership is how to transfer boat ownership in Ontario. Even though the bureaucratic process itself can be quite complicated, we are here to make it a lot simpler for you. When to Transfer Boat Ownership? Sure, the concept of transferring boat ownership is pretty…