Change of Ownership/Address

For Small Non-Pleasure Vessels

A change of ownership must be sent in writing to the Registrar at the Vessel Registration Office in the National Capital Region, and must include the following documents:

• Original Bill of Sale/receipt to be completed by the seller;

• Statement of qualification for vessel registration [PDF version] to be completed by the purchaser

• Appointment of an Authorized Representative [PDF version] - if applicable

• Form 20 - Application for Registry (Small Vessel Register) [PDF version] only required if the "Date of Registry" is prior to July 1, 2007. To verify the "Date of Registry" refer to the Vessel Registration Query System at http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/4/vrqs-srib/m.aspx?lang=e

• Payment of the change of ownership fee of $50.00

If the original document of title (e.g. Bill of Sale/receipt, Builder's Certificate or other documentation) that proves you own the vessel cannot be produced, you must complete a declaration. You can use the sample Declaration [PDF version] provided on the Vessel Registration Web Site under Forms or another similar document, as long as it contains all the information required.

For further details, please contact the Registrar at the Vessel Registration Office at the following address:

Transport Canada, Vessel Registration Office, Marine Safety
330 Sparks Street, 10^th floor
Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0N8

A change of address must be sent in writing (via e-mail, mail or facsimile) to the Vessel Registration Office and should include the following information:

• official number
• owner's name

There is no fee for a change of address.

For any information regarding your vessel, you should contact the Vessel Registration Office in the National Capital Region using the North American toll-free telephone number: 1-877-242-8770.