First-Time Owners Start Here | Canada Vessel Registration

Transport Canada requires registration in the Canadian Register of Vessels of all vessels which will have a marine mortgage or will require a reserved name or will travel outside of Canada. All commercial vessels with a gross tonnage of 15 or more and powered by motors of 10 horsepower or more also need to be registered.

You may choose to register your vessel in the Canadian Register of Vessels even if the above criteria do not apply. Typically, registration proves legal ownership of your boat, could be used as a security for a mortgage and enables you to fly the Canadian flag on your boat.

Please complete this form, pay the processing fee and upload the necessary documents. We will take care of the rest by completing all necessary Transport Canada forms, paying the Transport Canada registration fee, and following up with Transport Canada on your behalf to ensure your boat is registered promptly. If you have a copy of a pre-purchase survey, we would be happy to fill out this form for you. Simply email us a copy of the survey and your phone number and we will be in touch within one business day.

Important!

I understand that every person who provides false or misleading information commits an offence under Section 37 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.

Vessel Name

Choose 3 unique names for your vessel.

1st choice *

2nd choice *

3rd choice *

Port of Registry *

Please enter your preferred new name for the vessel. Transport Canada requires 3 choices of a name to be provided. If you only want the specific name you choose to be the name of the vessel, we could confirm that the name is available before submitting your paperwork to Transport Canada. If your desired name is unavailable, we will contact you so that you could choose another name before processing your paperwork.

Please check this box if you would like us to confirm your preferred vessel name is available before submitting the request:

Pre-registration confirmation of name availability (+$50)

Details Of Each Owner

Please add the details for all owners of the vessel:

First Owner (Individual): (switch to Corporation)

Owner's Last Name *

Owner's First Name *

Street Number And Name *

City *

Province *

Postal Code *

Telephone Number *

Format: 1(123)456-7890

Cell Number

Format: 1(123)456-7890

Fax Number

Format: 1(123)456-7890

Email Address *

Signed at *

Place

Date Application Signed *

Signature *

Please Print Name

First Owner (Corporation): (switch to Individual)

Corporate Name *

Registration Number *

Jurisdiction of Incorporation *

Street Number And Name *

City *

Province *

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Postal Code *

Name of Director or Officer:

Last Name *

First Name *

Title *

Telephone Number *

Format: 1(123)456-7890

Cell Number

Format: 1(123)456-7890

Fax Number

Format: 1(123)456-7890

Email Address *

I , state that I have authority to bind .

I also state that is the name of a corporation which legally exists at the date of this Application as per the laws of .

! This Application must be signed by any Officer or Director of the corporation who has the authority to bind the corporation. Pursuant to Sections 51(2) and 75.01(2) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 applicants may be required to provide additional information as requested by the Chief Registrar.

I understand that it is an offence for a person to knowingly make a false or misleading statement in writing and that the penalty can be a fine or imprisonment or both if found guilty in a court of law (Section 37 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001).

Signature of Officer or Director *

Please Print Name

Date Application Signed *

Second Owner (Individual): (switch to Corporation) (delete this owner)

Owner's Last Name *

Owner's First Name *

Street Number And Name *

City *

Province *

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Postal Code *

Telephone Number *

Format: 1(123)456-7890

Cell Number

Format: 1(123)456-7890

Fax Number

Format: 1(123)456-7890

Email Address *

Signed at *

Place

Date Application Signed *

Signature *

Please Print Name

Second Owner (Corporation): (switch to Individual) (delete this owner)

Corporate Name *

Registration Number *

Jurisdiction of Incorporation *

Street Number And Name *

City *

Province *

Postal Code *

Name of Director or Officer:

Last Name *

First Name *

Title *

Telephone Number *

Format: 1(123)456-7890

Cell Number

Format: 1(123)456-7890

Fax Number

Format: 1(123)456-7890

Email Address *

I , state that I have authority to bind .

I also state that is the name of a corporation which legally exists at the date of this Application as per the laws of .

Signature of Officer or Director *

Please Print Name

Date Application Signed *

Add Second Owner

Total Cost

Registration Type: First-Time Registration

Price: $799.00 CAD

Add any additional services you wish to have processed:

Certified Transcript (+$225)
Uncertified Transcript (+$150)
Pre-registration confirmation of name availability (+$50)

Final cost:

$ 799 CAD

Payment

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Card Holder Full Name

Expires

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CVV

Card Number *

Card Holder’s Full Name *

Expiration Date *

CVV *

Billing Address

Street Address *

City *

Province *

Country *

Postal Code *

I agree with Terms of Use which govern my relationship with Vessel Registration Canada and specifically authorize Vessel Registration Canada’s staff to process and execute the necessary forms and submit same to Transport Canada on my behalf. I further agree to pay and authorize the total amount stated above to be charged to my credit card and acknowledge that this payment is non-refundable.

First-Time Registration

Choose 3 unique names for your vessel.

Particulars of propelling engines

Please add the details for all owners of the vessel:

First Owner (Individual): (switch to Corporation)

First Owner (Corporation): (switch to Individual)

Name of Director or Officer:

Second Owner (Individual): (switch to Corporation) (delete this owner)

Second Owner (Corporation): (switch to Individual) (delete this owner)

Name of Director or Officer:

Add any additional services you wish to have processed:

Final cost:

Billing Address