Boat Testing & Registration

Boat Operator Testing

Beiseker Registries is an accredited Boat Operator testing center, offering tests six days a week, Monday through Saturday. We also have study manuals for sale at our office.

The license is a permanent boat operator card that never has to be renewed. Testing starts at age 8.

Who Needs Proof of Competency?

• All operators (regardless of age) of a Personal Water Craft (e.g., Sea-doo) with a motor under 4m (13 feet).
• All operators born after April 1, 1983.
• Operators born before April 1, 1983, who operate a pleasure craft with a motor that is 4m (13 feet) and over in length.

Boat Registration

A change of ownership must be sent in writing to the Registrar at your ship's port of registry, and must include the following documents:

• Original Bill of Sale to be completed by the seller;
• Declaration of Ownership to be completed by the purchaser;
• Appointment of an Authorized Representative (if applicable);
• Payment of the appropriate fee. Please refer to the Vessels Registry Fees Tariff for information on the costs associated with a change of ownership.

If an original document, such as a Bill of Sale, or a Declaration of Ownership by an interim owner cannot be produced, you must complete a statutory declaration.

For further details, contact the Registry of Vessels in Vancouver:

Address:
Registry of Vessels, Transport Canada, Marine
800 Burrard Street, Suite 420
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2J8

Telephone:
604-666-3184    604-666-0822
604-666-3293    604-666-4169

Fax:
604-666-9133

Email:
ShipReg-Vancouver@tc.gc.ca