Pleasure Craft Licence
Provided by: Government of Canada - Transport Canada
Service Description
Vessels used for personal, recreation, or daily living require a Pleasure Craft Licence, which is a document with a unique licence number that is to be attached to the boat. The number serves as identification for the vessel and allows search and rescue personnel to access important information in an emergency.
Licences must be renewed every 10 years.
Licences must be renewed every 10 years.
Information
Eligibility:
All owners of pleasure crafts must register if they:
-Are going to use their vessel commercially and it's powered by motors totalling 7.5 kW (10 horsepower) or more
-Plan to use your vessel outside of Canada
-Need a marine mortgage registered with Transport Canada
-Require a reserved name
-Are going to use their vessel commercially and it's powered by motors totalling 7.5 kW (10 horsepower) or more
-Plan to use your vessel outside of Canada
-Need a marine mortgage registered with Transport Canada
-Require a reserved name
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Apply online or download a form and return by mail at Pleasure Craft Licensing Centre, PO Box 2006, Fredericton NB E3B 5G4
Documents Required:
Completed form
Language:
English * French
Coverage Area:
Kanata / Canada
Service Locations & Contact Info
- 45 Alderney Drive, 11th Floor, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4K2
- Coverage Area:Kanata / Canada
- Disabilities Access:Unknown
- Boating Safety Infoline: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm AST
Atlantic Region Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
