British Columbia - Register a Ship or Vessel or Boat

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Procedure

Apply Online (Registering a vessel)

1. To register a vessel, complete and submit the application form, here is the link to the application form Link or for government commercial vehicles, fill this form Link.
2. Fill in all the details and attach all important documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. The applicant will need to show proof of ownership; the form can be found under the “Required Documents” section of this page. Attach this form to the application form.
4. The applicant will have to submit and pay the fees, find the link to fee payment under the “Fees” section of this page.
5. Under “Service Requested”, click the option(s) that apply.
6. Click on the “Submit and Pay” icon.
7. The applicant will be directed to another page.
8. Enter details.
9. Attach supporting documents and the application form.
10. Click on “Validate and Submit”.
11. The applicant will be directed to another page, where they will be prompted to enter card details and make payment.
12. Click on “Submit”, the application will be forwarded to the relevant authorities.
13. The applicant will receive a certificate of the registry by email.
14. Alternatively, the applicant can also email the documents, using the following email address: [email protected].
15. The applicant will receive their certificate of registration within 30 working days from the submission of the application.

Apply by Mail/Fax

1. The applicant will need to download the application form, click on the link to view the application Link or for government commercial vehicles, fill this form Link.
2. Fill in all the relevant details and attach all documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. The applicant will need to show proof of ownership.
4. Mail all documents to this address: Transport Canada Vessel Registration (AMSED) 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0N8.
5. If the applicant wants to fax the documents, here is the number: 1-833-983-1377
6. The applicant will have to make fee payment, this can be done over the phone, contact the number under the “Office locations and contacts” section of this page.
7. The applicant can make fee payment by cheque or money order payable to the “Receiver General of Canada”.
8. The applicant will receive their ship registration certificate within 30 days from the submission of the application.

Apply Online (Registration of small vessels)

1. The applicant will need to complete and send in the application form, click on the link to view the application Link or for commercial river rafts Link
2. Fill in all relevant details.
3. Attach all important documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant will need to show proof of ownership, if they cannot do that, fill this form Link.
5. Attach this form to the application form.
6. The applicant will have to submit and pay the fees.
7. Click on the following Link.
8. Click on the “Submit and Pay” icon.
9. The applicant will be directed to another page.
10. Enter details.
11. Attach supporting documents and the application form.
12. Click on “Validate and Submit”.
13. The applicant will be directed to another page, where they will be prompted to enter card details and make payment.
14. Click on “Submit”, the application will be forwarded to the relevant authorities.
15. The applicant will receive a certificate of the registry by email.
16. Alternatively, the applicant can also email the documents, here is the email address: [email protected].
17. The applicant will receive their registration certificate within 30 days from the submission of the application.

Apply by Mail/Fax

1. The applicant will need to download the application form, click on the link to view the application Link.
2. Fill in all relevant details.
3. Attach all important documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant will need to show proof of ownership, if they cannot do that, download and fill this form Link.
5. Attach this form to the application form.
6. Mail all documents to this address: Transport Canada Vessel Registration (AMSED) 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0N8.
7. If the applicant wants to fax the documents, here is the number: 1-833-983-1377
8. The applicant will have to make fee payment, this can be done over the phone, contact the number under the “Office locations and contacts” section of this page.
9. The applicant can make fee payment by cheque or money order payable to the “Receiver General of Canada”.
10. The applicant will receive their certificate by mail within 30 days from the submission of the application.

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Required Documents

For registration of small commercial vessel:

• Proof of ownership of the vessel
• Application form Link
• Tonnage measurements Link
• Fee receipt

For commercial river rafts:

• Application form Link

For registration of a vessel:

• Application Link or for government commercial vehicles, fill this form Link.
• Proof of ownership Link

Office Locations & Contacts

Toll-free telephone: 1-877-242-8770
TTY: 1-888-675-6863
Email: [email protected]
Address: 35810 Graystone Dr, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1K7
Contact Link

Eligibility

For the registration of small vessels:

• The applicant must own a commercial vessel with a gross tonnage of 15 or less.
• The vessel does not require a mortgage.
• The applicant’s vessel does not require an official name.

For the registration of vessels:

• A commercial vessel with a gross tonnage of 15 or more.
• The vessel has a marine mortgage.
• The vessel needs a reserved name.
• The vessel is travelling outside Canada.

Fees

• The applicant will have to pay a fee of 50$ for the registration of small vessels/commercial river rafts.
• For the registration of a vessel, the applicant will have to pay a fee of 250$.
• To reserve the applicant’s vessel name, they will have to pay a fee of 250$. (This is covered by the application fee)
• Click on the following link to make fee payment Link.

Validity

The registry certificate is valid for a period of 5 years.

Documents to Use

Application forms Link or for commercial river rafts Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The applicant will receive their certificate of registration within 30 working days from the submission of the application.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Owner’s name and address
• Telephone
• Fax
• Email
• First registry
• Official number
• Range of vessel
• Attestation and signature of the owner
• Signed at place
• Date
• Corporation
• Reference number
• Identification number
• Name of the vessel requested (1st, 2nd, 3rd choices)
• Type of propulsion
• Method of propulsion
• Engine description
• Propulsion power
• Length
• Gross tonnage
• Net tonnage
• Type of tonnage
• Vessel owner
• Type of construction
• Hull construction material
• Hull serial number
• Name of builder
• Place or city of building
• Province/state
• Country
• Intended use of the vessel
• Official number
• Registered name
• Record number
• Temporary name
• Port of record
• Details about each owner
• Date application signed
• Signatures
• Corporation
• Name of the Indian band

Need for the Document

In Canada, commercial boat users are required by law to register their vehicles and is also used as proof of ownership of the boat.

Information which might help

Addition information Link.
Information after registration Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The boat registration allows the applicant to give a unique name to their boat.
• It allows the applicant to use the boat as a marine mortgage.

External Links

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Others

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