Alberta - Renew Pleasure Craft Licence

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To renew a pleasure craft license, the applicant will need to visit the Transport Canada website, use the following Link.
2. The applicant needs to select if they are a boat dealer or a pleasure craft owner, tick the option that applies.
3. The applicant will have to select the application type; in this case, it will be “Renew”.
4. Tick the box that says, “I have read the terms and conditions”.
5. Click on “Continue”.
6. The applicant will be directed to another page where they will have to enter their pleasure craft license number and date of birth.
7. Click on “Save and Continue”.
8. On the next page, the applicant will have to enter details such as their name, information about their pleasure craft as well as information about the craft’s previous owner.
9. Click on submit once all the information has been entered.
10. The applicant will be directed to another page where they will have to upload documents.
11. Once submitted, the applicant will have to select their preferred mode of delivery of the document.
12. Accept the disclaimer.
13. The applicant will receive an acknowledgement number.
14. The applicant will receive their license within 5 to 15 days from the date of submission of the application.

Apply by Mail

1. The applicant will need to download and print the application form. Download the application form from the following link Application form.
2. To update or renew the license, the applicant needs to complete parts A, B, D and F of the application form. (This is indicated on the application form).
3. The applicant will need to enter all the relevant details in the application form.
4. Attach photocopies of the documents that are required.
5. Required documents can be found under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Submit the application form along with the documents to the address mentioned under the “Office Location and Contacts” section of this page.
7. The applicant will need to pay a fee, find fee-related information under the “Fees” section of this page.
8. The applicant will receive their license within 5 to 15 days after submission of the application.

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Required Documents

• Application form: Application form.
• Photocopies of the following documents if the applicant is applying by mail.
  • A current side view photograph of the pleasure vehicle.
  • Proof of ownership of the vehicle. (or)
  • Declaration under oath; Sample declaration: link
• A signed copy of a valid piece of government-issued identification, which may be:
  • a provincial/territorial birth certificate
  • a certificate of Canadian citizenship
  • a Canadian passport
  • a provincial/territorial driver's licence

Office Locations & Contacts

Address where documents and application form needs to be submitted:
Pleasure Craft Licensing Centre P.O. Box 2006 Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5G4.
Phone: 1-800-267-6687
Email: obs-bsn@tc.gc.ca.
Contact Link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a resident of Canada.
• The applicant must legally own their vehicle.

Fees

• The applicant will have to pay a fee of 15$.

Validity

• The pleasure craft license is valid for a period of 10 years.

Documents to Use

• Application form: Link

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Required Information

• Primary owner
• Secondary owner
• Telephone number
• Enterprise’s name
• Address
• City
• Country
• Postal code
• Date of Birth
• Email address
• The prefix of province/territory where the craft will be primarily maintained/operated
• I prefer that my Pleasure Craft license be delivered to me by Email/Canada post
• Reason for application
• Description of vessel
• Signatures of owners

Need for the Document

• A pleasure craft license allows users that have recreational boats to opt-out of registering their vehicle which most commercial users will have to do.

Information which might help

• Detailed procedure: Link
• FAQ section: Link
• Renewal for dealers: Link

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