Transferring a Boat Title

[Skins88]

I'm purchasing a boat thats down in Washington. Can't find any clear info on how to transfer the title. Do I just get the title paperwork from the seller? Is there a transfer form? Is the bill of sale all I need to prove ownership and register in Canada?

 

[wildmanyeah]

maybe this thread will help.

https://www.sportfishingbc.com/foru...boat-and-trailer-in-canada.79099/#post-967412

 

[Skins88]

maybe this thread will help.

https://www.sportfishingbc.com/foru...boat-and-trailer-in-canada.79099/#post-967412

Not really

 

[ryanb]

There is no title to boats in Canada. A bill of sale for importation requirements (taxes) is all you need.

If it's on a trailer that's more complicated as a trailer is considered a motor vehicle and has more requirements, which the net has all the info you require.

 

[Skins88]

There is no title to boats in Canada. A bill of sale for importation requirements (taxes) is all you need.

If it's on a trailer that's more complicated as a trailer is considered a motor vehicle and has more requirements, which the net has all the info you require.

Perfect. Thanks.

 

[Foxsea]

I'm purchasing a boat thats down in Washington. Can't find any clear info on how to transfer the title. Do I just get the title paperwork from the seller? Is there a transfer form? Is the bill of sale all I need to prove ownership and register in Canada?

Typically you are required to license a pleasure craft in Canada. In order to do that you need to prove ownership. According to Transport Canada you do that by providing :

• name, address, and signature of previous owner;
• name and signature of new owner;
• description of the pleasure craft (make, model, and other details requested on the application form);
• hull serial number (HIN) or compliance label number (if available);
• pleasure craft licence number (if already licensed).
• A bill of sale or a signed purchase agreement.

I would retain the U.S. title document as support for your bill of sale.

 

[Skins88]

Typically you are required to license a pleasure craft in Canada. In order to do that you need to prove ownership. According to Transport Canada you do that by providing :

• name, address, and signature of previous owner;
• name and signature of new owner;
• description of the pleasure craft (make, model, and other details requested on the application form);
• hull serial number (HIN) or compliance label number (if available);
• pleasure craft licence number (if already licensed).
• A bill of sale or a signed purchase agreement.

I would retain the U.S. title document as support for your bill of sale.

Again. Thanks for info. I think I have it figured now.

 

[Barman]

The titles that I have obtained buying in the US had transfer of title declarations on the back side, you both just put down your info, sign and your done.

 

[Fishalot]

Yes do that and have bill of sale. Having the original titles in hand by the seller indicates no lie holders however to be certain I have contacted Washington State Department of Licencing to confirm ownership and no liens on the last 2 boats I bought there. Get the titles from seller.