When you plan registration of a government vessel, there are a few things you will need to consider. A lot of you who are planning on getting their boats registered, might want to know the Canadian processes, and how to get the registration done immediately. You might have questions regarding the documents needed, and other similar things. Here, we will take you through the most important and highly frequented questions regarding vehicle registration. We hope these questions clear most of your doubts regarding the same.
• How to register a vehicle or, rather how to get started with the registration process?
In case of the boat, you need to visit the limited service office with the requisite documents and the fees mentioned. For the documentation part, you need a copy of the coast guard final paper as well as the boat’s bill of sale. You will also need to submit the 12-digit hull number for registering the vehicle. Once you are done with scanning the documents, you will need to fill out a vehicle registration form online. Finally, you will need to pay the fee, submit the documents, and you are ready.
• Apart from boats, what else needs to be registered under this regulation?
If you own jetskis or other personal watercraft, then you need to ideally register them as well before you get started with using them. Transcripts and historical research suggests that it is a good idea to get all your water vehicles registered before using it for commercial or personal purposes.
• What kind of vehicles are exempted from registration?
There are a few vehicles that don’t need to be registered under the government norms. If the vehicles are 19 and a ½ feet and don’t own a motor, then you don’t need to register them. however, in such a case, if you own a canoe with a motor, you need to process the registration of a government vessel and go by the guidelines suggested for the same.
• When it comes to operating the watercrafts for personal use, are there any regulations to keep in mind?
To ensure that the watercraft can be used and for operational purposes, you must obtain a certificate of personal watercraft of operation from the department of energy and environmental protection. It will ensure that the watercraft is protected, and you can use it in Canadian waters.
• Once I have received the documentation papers, what is the next step according to transcripts and historical research?
When you have received the CT numbers, you need to process the vehicle registration application along with this number, and a copy of the document. You will also need to submit the current registration certificate. Apart from this, you need to pay a certain fee depending on watercraft’s length. Once it is done, you will be able to move ahead with your registration.
• What is the procedure to renew the vehicle registration?
You will need to write to the Marine vessel unit or process your queries to DMV phone centre. Once you get through, give them your vehicle’s registration number to get started with the renewal procedure.