Canada Yacht Registration Summary

Canada yacht registration summary is a free information resource designed to inform the boating public about vessel registry requirements, recording methods, and title search guidelines for the government of Canada. The data is maintained as an open wiki forum where readers are encouraged to participate by sharing knowledge and experiences with this particular country. Simply click on the "Wiki-Share" link to contribute further details or suggest a revision.

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Transport Canada
Marine Transportation

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Registry Overview

Transport Canada administers the federal yacht registry system and handles pleasure vessel licensing on the provincial level through the Marine Transport division. The official languages are English and French depending on the respective province.

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Registration Office

The Canadian Register of Vessels is administered by the Marine Transport Department in Ottawa.

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Registration Requirements

The Canadian Yacht Registry is available to Citizens of Canada and corporations legally covered by national or provincial laws. All types of pleasure craft will qualify for the registry.

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Recording Methods

Ownership of Canadian registered yachts is expressed in shares. Vessel mortgages are also available through the vessel register.

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Registration Search

Transcripts of Registry showing ownership, mortgage, and vessel details are available from Transport Canada. These may be ordered online. Personal property searches are also available online under the owner's name. Transport Canada also provides an online Vessel Registration Query System where data for both federal and provincially registered vessels can be found.