A transfer of ownership application applies to vessels registered under the canadian register of vessels. this will transfer the said vessel's official number to a new owner. apply for transfer of licence with transport canada at canadian vessel registry center.. A pleasure craft that is the subject of a transfer of ownership may be operated until the day on which the new owner of the pleasure craft receives a transferred licence, up to a maximum of 90 days from the day of the transfer of ownership, if documents are carried on board confirming the name and address of the new owner and the date of the. Transport canada provides information on registering a boat or getting a boating licence online. visit transport canada’s website for application forms and information on registering your boat. or you can call 1-800-o-canada (1-800-622-6232)..
