Like with any bureaucratic process, getting your boat registration in Nova Scotia in order will take a lot of forms, paperwork, and application fees. If you are struggling with some component of the process, we’ve outlined the answers to some common questions.
Boat Registration in Nova Scotia
The moment you receive ownership over a vessel, you should register it with Transport Canada. As tedious as this might sound, boat registration in Nova Scotia doesn’t have to be that long or complicated. In fact, we make it very easy for you to do so here on our platform. Always remember that if you are purchasing a brand new boat, you should always use the first time registration form. However, if you are buying it used, there is a chance that the previous owner needs to submit a change of ownership form in order to transfer the vessel registration to you. If the vessel has been registered before but this registration was deleted, you can apply using the first time form.
When Do You Have to Alter the Registration?
The alteration process will be different depending on the specific change that you are making. If you are, for example, transferring the vessel registration to someone else, you will submit the form for a transfer of ownership. However, if you are looking to keep the registration but need to make changes to it, there are specific forms to help you with that as well. Now, what kind of changes? You might need to change the name of the vessel or the port of registry, you will have to file a specific form that applies for either process. There will also be times in which changes unrelated to your boat will affect your boat registration in Nova Scotia, such as a move. If you change the address the boat is registered under, you will need to apply for a change of address to keep the registration up to date.
When Do You Need a Replacement?
Your certificate of registry will always have to physically be in your possession in order for it to be valid. This is not the kind of document that you can just keep digitally on your phone for when needed. If you misplace or damage your certificate of ownership, then you will have to get a replacement. But it’s okay, don’t panic if that happened to you. Your registration is, after all, still in place. You will need, however, to apply for a replacement certificate. You will do this by way of a form, which you can find here on our website. To fill it out, all you need to do is provide your contact information and the identifying details of your vessel. Once you’ve submitted it, you will receive the copy of your certificate of boat registration in Nova Scotia in no time.
National Vessel Registry Center Corp
Regardless of the process you need to carry out in regards to your boat registration in Nova Scotia, the National Vessel Registry Center Corp can provide you with all the necessary forms for you to do so. And, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us by calling +1 (800) 419-9569 or email us at info@canadianvesselregistry.ca.