Pleasure Craft Licences
A pleasure craft licence is a document containing a unique licence number for a pleasure craft. The pleasure craft licence number must be displayed on both sides of the bow. You can get a free licence that is valid for 10 years by applying to Transport Canada.
Application forms are available online at
www.boatingsafety.gc.ca or for pickup at your local Service Canada Centre. For Service Canada locations, visit
www.servicecanada.gc.ca. If your boat is already licensed, make sure that it is in your name and that your contact information is up to date. To learn more about getting or transferring a pleasure craft licence, visit
http://www.boatingsafety.gc.ca/www.boatingsafety.gc.ca or call the Boating Safety Info Line at 1-800-267-6687.
If your boat is mostly operated or kept in Canada and is powered by one or more motors adding up to 7.5 kw (10 hp) or more, it must be licensed, unless it is registered. You will also need to license dinghies or tenders you carry aboard or tow behind a larger boat. You must keep a copy of the licence on board.