Boat safety and boat registration have one important thing in common: they’re both the responsibility of the person who owns the boat. When you’re behind the helm, it’s your duty to be as safe as possible, for yourself, the people on your boat, as well as other boaters on the water. When you’re filling out…
Are you unsure whether you’re supposed to get registration or a license to boat legally? Have you been searching online to find out more about this, but everything you read seems that much more confusing? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here at the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., we’ve helped so many…
Once you purchase a boat, whether it is new from the manufacturer or used from a previous owner or broker, you will have to follow some steps to make sure it is appropriately licensed or registered. When you reside in Canada, the government agency that handles this process is Transport Canada. There is a difference…
You have taken the plunge and bought that boat you were always dreaming about. After spending months looking through for sale advertisements online and locally, you finally saw one that was perfect for you and was available at the right price, and you closed the deal. Now that the boat legally belongs to you, before…
You are the proud owner of a vessel in British Columbia and want to make sure that you are fully compliant with the Coast Guard before you go out on the water. One of the things that you may be wondering is whether you need to register your vessel. There are several factors that will…
You have a new boat that you need to register with Transport Canada, and want to make sure that it is as easy as possible to complete the forms and get your application accepted. Having a commercial vessel or large pleasure boat means that you are required to register your vessel with the agency at…
You are the proud owner of a new boat and want to make sure that you have fully complied with the requirements of Transport Canada. In order to make sure that your boat is fully documented and licensed if necessary, you need to start the process by learning how to register a boat in Alberta.…
Buying a boat for business or recreation is a big undertaking. You do not want to just go headfirst into a purchase without knowing anything about the ship you are considering, even if it is one that is new from the factory. You will surely do your research so you can find a boat with…
If you live anywhere in Canada and are purchasing a recreational boat or a commercial vessel, the registration process required is something you need to familiarize yourself with. Registration is required for all commercial ships and is optional for recreational vessels. You may have found a boat that you want to buy, either new from…
Having a boat as a part of the business you own and operate means doing all you can to make sure the ship is at its best for your customers. You need to know your vessel is safe and seaworthy if you expect it to perform well for you, but there are also other steps…