Purchasing a boat can be a truly liberating experience. Before you hit the open waters, however, it is crucial that you obtain the correct vessel license. With proper licensing and registration, you can ensure that you are safely and legally operating your boat on Canadian waters. With so many licensing and registration possibilities – not to mention individual provincial requirements – it can be a little confusing to identify the documentation that you need. Read on to learn which license is right for you.
Different Boats, Different Licenses And Registrations
Just as boats vary in size and function, from small canoes to industrial barges, license and registration requirements fluctuate as well. If you are going to use your vessel for anything commercial, which is typically the catch and sale of fish or using your boat as a charter for paying guests, you will need to register your vessel with Transport Canada.
Read more about vessel license at National Vessel Registry Center, Corp.
