Transfer ownership of a used boat in Ontario Buying or Selling

In Ontario recreational vessel that is subject to a transfer of ownership may be operated until the day the new owner receives the transferred license. The new owner has 90 days from the date of transfer of ownership. The new owner must ensure that he or she has an Ontario boating license in order to drive the boat. 

Documentation confirming the name and address of the new owner and the date of transfer of ownership must be on board the vessel.

To transfer a Canadian licensed pleasure craft to your name, you have two options in submitting your request - You can request a request for the transfer of the pleasure craft licence number online (electronically) through the Online Pleasure Craft Licensing System, or you can submit your "Application for a Pleasure Craft Licence" form, by post.

By submitting the request for a new Pleasure Craft Licence through the Pleasure Craft Electronic Licensing System (PCELS), you will be required to upload supporting documentation. 

• Proof of ownership (Bill of Sale)

• Copy of a signed valid piece of government-issued identification from each owner whose name is to appear on the pleasure craft licence

• Current full side-view colour photograph of the pleasure craft

• " Third Party Authorization Letter" if applicable (cases where someone other than the owner(s) is submitting on behalf of the owner(s)).

Is there a tax to pay on used boats?