Please use this form to transfer a pleasure craft licence to a new owner. You will need to provide your personal information together with details of the vessel and the previous owner. You will also need to either email us or use the upload feature to provide the following documents in JPG, PNG, TIFF or PDF format:
- Signed and dated copy of the bill of sale;
- Owner’s government-issued identification (birth certificate; citizenship certificate, passport or driver’s licence), and
- One current full side-view colour photograph of the pleasure craft.
All pleasure craft licence transfer applications are processed on a first come first served basis. It is very important to have a current and updated pleasure craft licence on board the boat at all times in order to avoid a $250 fine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To begin a pleasure craft license transfer, visit Vessel Registration Canada and complete the online transfer form. Submit seller and buyer information accurately. Vessel Registration Canada ensures your pleasure craft license transfer complies with federal boating regulations and is processed efficiently.
A pleasure craft license transfer requires vessel details, previous owner information, and new owner contact data. Vessel Registration Canada verifies all submitted details to ensure your pleasure craft license transfer meets Canadian compliance standards and is completed without unnecessary delays.
Yes, if you purchased a used boat, you must complete a pleasure craft license transfer. Vessel Registration Canada guides you through each step, ensuring your pleasure craft license transfer is accurately processed and that your ownership records are officially updated.
Yes, multiple owners can be listed during a pleasure craft license transfer. Vessel Registration Canada allows you to provide complete ownership details of up to two owners, ensuring your pleasure craft license transfer reflects accurate co-ownership information in accordance with Canadian maritime requirements.
Yes, you can update contact details while completing a pleasure craft license transfer. Vessel Registration Canada ensures your pleasure craft license transfer includes current owner information, keeping official records accurate and compliant with Transport Canada regulations.
You can complete a pleasure craft license transfer online through Vessel Registration Canada’s secure portal. Submit the required vessel and ownership details digitally. Vessel Registration Canada streamlines the pleasure craft license transfer online process for faster, compliant approval.
To transfer pleasure craft ownership, file a transfer application with Vessel Registration Canada. Provide accurate buyer and seller information. Vessel Registration Canada manages the transfer of pleasure craft ownership process efficiently, ensuring updated licensing records meet national boating requirements.
Yes, you can complete a boat ownership transfer online through Vessel Registration Canada. Their digital system simplifies the boat ownership transfer process, ensuring correct documentation submission and timely updates to official pleasure craft licensing records in Canada.