Apply Online

1. To obtain 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 “New”.
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 through mail 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, use the following Application form.
2. To obtain a new license, the applicant needs to complete parts A, D, F and part C of the application form. (This is indicated on the application form).
3. The applicant will need to enter all 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 this address: Pleasure Craft Licensing Centre P.O. Box 2006 Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5G4.
7. The applicant will receive their license through mail within 5 to 15 days after submission of the application.

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

Declaration under oath; Sample declaration link
Application form.

Submit the application form along with the documents to this address:
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

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

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

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

• Application form.

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

The applicant will receive their pleasure craft license within 5 to 15 days from the submission of the application.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

• Primary owner
• Secondary owner
• Telephone number
• Enterprise 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

• An applicant who has a pleasure craft license will not have to register their boat, they can use it for recreational purposes.

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

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Place some external links which might help.

More information which might help people.