Understanding Transport Canada Boat Registry Do you have questions regarding whether you should register your Canadian vessel or obtain a pleasure craft license? The truth is, it should be one of your main priorities after you purchase a boat and are planning on sailing in Canadian waters. Failure to have proper documentation may result in Transport Canada applying harsh fines (as well as a host of other problems). Fortunately, you are not alone throughout this process; assistance is available. At the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., we make it simple to not only figure out what to do with your vessel, but also how to go about doing the Transport Canada boat registry process. Registering With Transport Canada There are a few steps that must be followed in order to correctly register with Transport Canada. Fortunately, there are several options for doing so. Take some time to gather information and obtain the relevant documents before you begin filling out forms. This is important considering that if you make a mistake on your paperwork when submitting it to Transport Canada, the forms will be returned to you, delaying the registration process. While you can finish the entire paperwork process by visiting the Transport Canada website and mailing all essential documents, you can also work with us at the National Vessel Registry Center to ensure that your forms are completely valid and contain all the necessary information. Understanding Transport Canada Transport Canada is responsible for regulating all vessels in Canadian territory. Anyone who owns a boat that has a motor over 10 horsepower must have a boat license and registration. Transport Canada is the agency responsible for handling the registration of all vessels. They also license all skippers for the purpose of entering Canadian territory with a boat. The agency is responsible for enforcing the rules of navigation and ensuring that all vessels and skippers comply with the laws. Transport Canada also oversees the safety of all vessels and skippers in Canadian territory. Naming and Describing Your Boat Before you begin your registration process, it is important that you pick a good name for your vessel. It is important to note that Canadian vessels can’t share the same name. After you’ve decided on a few good names, it is time to provide some basic information about the boat. What does this mean? It will mostly consist of manufacturing characteristics of your vessel, such as measurements, tonnage, and engine specifications. Given all of the different and precise information you’ll need to submit, this stage may appear to be a lot of work, but it doesn’t have to be. After all, many of these critical bits of information regarding the vessel will be