Updating Ownership Information

If the ownership of a licenced pleasure craft changes, the new owner:

• Must apply to the Minister of Transport for transfer of the licence immediately.
• May operate the pleasure craft for up to 90 days without a transfer licence.
• Must carry proof on board to show his or her name and address and the date of the transfer of ownership.

An owner who changes his or her name or address must update the pleasure craft’s licence information. The owner:

• May operate the pleasure craft for up to 90 days without an updated licence.
• Must carry proof on board to show his or her new name or address and the date of the change.

These requirements may be found in the Small Vessel Regulations.