Register a Boat

chuck0039 · #1 01-21-2008, 10:11 AM

Bought a fishing boat couple years ago and a little light bulb flick on in my head that i have not yet register/license it. It has numbers on the hull from the previous owner( my boss) and i have no idea where to go to change the ownership or to register it in my name. I talked to my boss and he is unsure where to go because he bought it new and they did it for him at the dealership.

A little help would be appreciated

Outt and Aboutt · #2 01-21-2008, 10:16 AM

You need to do that through a Canada Customs office. You will keep the same number on the hull, but just change the ownership. They will require the bill of sale and the original registration document with the change of ownership section completed. (similar to selling/buying a car).

If the original registration document is missing then they will accept a note from the seller confirming that the boat/motor has changed hands (at least they did for me).

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chuck0039 · #3 01-21-2008, 10:28 AM

Thanks.

Waxy · #4 01-21-2008, 10:59 AM

Actually, I just went through this process about 2 months ago.

All registration of boats is now done through Service Canada. I tried to get you the direct link, but it's timing out for some reason. Here's the link to Service Canada anyway - http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/home.shtml

There's a PDF form on the site that you can download. Just fill it out, and take your bill of sale to any Service Canada center and it takes about 5 mins (once you wait in line for 1/2hr).

The rest of the info is correct.

Waxy

xsniper · #5 01-21-2008, 02:26 PM

If you are in Edmonton there is a Service Canada office at the Meadowlark Shopping Centre. Done our boat there last year.

chuck0039 · #6 01-21-2008, 04:20 PM

Thanks guys will head there tomm morning

Outt and Aboutt · #7 01-22-2008, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the correction Waxy. I hadn't done it for about 5 years now, so I guess they've changed some of the details. Good to know.
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Waxy · #8 01-22-2008, 03:13 PM

No problem.

Here's the direct links to the Pleasure Craft section -

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/sc...ons.shtml#form

and the registration form itself -

http://www.tc.gc.ca/pdf/84-0172.pdf

Waxy

geoles11 · #9 04-23-2014, 10:13 PM

Hello….I am new to this, so I thought I would start here. Do you need to register a 12 ft aluminum boat that has a 9.9 engine? If so, what paperwork do I need? Thanks

sleslie · #10 04-23-2014, 10:17 PM

You do not need to register it if it has less than a 10hp motor, so your 9.9hp is fine staying unregistered.

geoles11 · #11 04-24-2014, 12:57 AM

thanks so much!

cube · #12 04-25-2014, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleslie

You do not need to register it if it has less than a 10hp motor, so your 9.9hp is fine staying unregistered.

It is true that you do not need to register your boat if less than 10 HP but you still can as it's optional. It does not cost anything and there are a couple of advantages of it. One that comes to mind is that any recalls for your hull/boat will find you. If your boat is ever stolen and found it will get back to you etc.

bernice · #13 06-19-2014, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuck0039

Bought a fishing boat couple years ago and a little light bulb flick on in my head that i have not yet register/license it. It has numbers on the hull from the previous owner( my boss) and i have no idea where to go to change the ownership or to register it in my name. I talked to my boss and he is unsure where to go because he bought it new and they did it for him at the dealership.

A little help would be appreciated

how and what do I need to register our boat please

bernice · #14 06-19-2014, 02:30 PM

first time having a boat please help to register it bernice

Dan Foss · #15 06-19-2014, 03:18 PM

1) goto link: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety...cence-3212.htm
2) click on "application for Pleasure Craft Licence and print
3) fill out information as directed (new boat registration / transfer)
4) attach documentation require (bill of sale Etc.)
5) mail to address on form

6) wait. The process is slow but transferring a registration you have 90 days from date of sale (keep bill of sale and copy of application in boat till you get new paperwork). Same thing with new registration. keep copies of paperwork with you and its hard for anyone to really give you grief for using the boat while you wait

dutchman · #16 06-19-2014, 03:25 PM

Oops, I'm a slow typer.....Danfoss beat me to it.

Bernice.............a few posts earlier, KegRiver posted a couple links. Simply go to the second link and all the info is there.
Fill in the form, send to gov, and they will send you back the registration with a specific number. Go buy some decals and stick on the boat.......all is free except for the cost of the decals.
I have never been asked for mine, but I do have a copy on board.
Another benefit, if your boat is floating down the river or across the lake with a ghost rider, the authorities can trace it back to the owner.