2024-Jun-06
Find Out When You Are Due to Renew Your Pleasure Craft License
A Pleasure Craft License (PCL) is a document issued by Transport Canada which contains a unique number used to trace a vessel to its owner. This number (displayed on the front of your boat) allows police and search and rescue personnel to access important information in an emergency and also supports accountability and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Transport Canada is in the process of modernizing Pleasure Craft Licensing.It has passed the Canada Gazette 1 stage and is expected to become law this fall. The proposed changes to a PCL for all motorized vessels over 10hp will include:
- a PCL will be good for only 5 years now and will have a $24 fee
- Licenses will also now be required for all wind-powered vessels above 6 metres in length
- The new owner of a pleasure craft will be required to apply for a license within 30 days of purchase
- The proposed amendments would allow the Minister to cancel a license
Part of this motorization means you can now check online to find out when you are due to renew.
Check your PCL expiry date here.
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