Like any other process involving vehicle registration, taking care of your boat’s documentation can seem intimidating at first. After all, all that bureaucracy and paperwork gets old very quickly. However, we at the National Vessel Registry Center Corp are here to make the process a lot easier for you. So, if you’re wondering “do I…
Have you been wondering just how to register a SeaDoo in Alberta (or a personal watercraft anywhere else in Canada?) Does it feel like there are some rules to Canadian vessel documentation that seem odd or even downright confusing? Before you go out on the water, you make sure that everything is taken care of…
When you sit down to complete your Canadian vessel registration, does it seem like it’s more difficult to do than it should be? Have you been unsure whether your vessel should be registered, licensed, on the Small Vessel Register, with a Certificate of Registry, a Provisional Certificate, or anything else? Here at the National Vessel…
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…
As a vessel owner, you know that every change needs to be notified in order to navigate both Canadian and international waters safely. Reporting a Transport Canada change of address is not necessarily difficult but there are a few details to keep in mind: Your vessel’s name Official number Port of registry Name of the…
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 live in Canada and intend to buy a ship, be aware that changing the name of a boat is now easier than ever. The Canadian Vessel Registry Center works as an all-in-one place for everything related to your vessel’s documentation. Within a few clicks, you can have your new boat renamed or change…
Owning a boat is a very exciting matter. It represents, after all, a sort of freedom in terms of traversing the many oceans, lakes, rivers, and seas that are part of the Canadian waters. However, before you are able to enjoy these freedoms, it’s always a good idea to be sure you are operating in…
Sometimes it’s difficult to understand what the bureaucratic and administrative processes attached to boat ownership are. Registering your car, for example, might be very straightforward, but that’s not always the case for boats. Transport Canada marine registration can be very confusing if you’re not familiar with their dynamics. If you are looking into what you…
Many prospective boat owners are familiar with the Ontario boat registry, but they aren’t exactly sure about how to join it or interact with it. Well, here are some basic recommendations on how to approach this matter. Join the Boat Registry Many people, upon purchasing a vessel, are aware that they need to register…