{"id":126674,"date":"2023-10-13T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/?p=126674"},"modified":"2024-08-23T19:30:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T19:30:28","slug":"boatsmarts-guide-boat-registration-in-saskatchewan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/boatsmarts-guide-boat-registration-in-saskatchewan\/","title":{"rendered":"BOATsmart!&#8217;s Guide to Saskatchewan Boat Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With almost 100,000 bodies of water (yes, really!), Saskatchewan is the go-to place for Canadians looking to fish, boat, and enjoy as many days as humanly possible out on the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re on the massive Lake Athabasca or canoeing on the Fond du Lac River, there\u2019s always something to do. However, there are strict regulations for boaters around the proper licensing of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/boating-in-saskatchewan\/\">pleasure crafts in Saskatchewan<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you\u2019re safe, legal, and ready for all the boat days your heart desires. We&#8217;re breaking down all there is to know about Saskatchewan boat registration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/KE_Boat_FL_2024-437-crop-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"Boats at a marina, Saskatchewan boat registration concept. \" class=\"wp-image-127160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/KE_Boat_FL_2024-437-crop-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/KE_Boat_FL_2024-437-crop-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/KE_Boat_FL_2024-437-crop-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/KE_Boat_FL_2024-437-crop-1536x1026.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/KE_Boat_FL_2024-437-crop-1140x761.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/KE_Boat_FL_2024-437-crop.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>How Do I Know If My Boat Needs to Be Registered?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Saskatchewan, while you might be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/the-joys-of-boating\/\">happily waiting to hit the water<\/a> right away, you\u2019ll need to licence or register most boats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most likely, the boats you\u2019re operating are probably considered pleasure crafts in Canada, meaning they\u2019re used for leisure. Odds are you have a pleasure craft if you\u2019re using your boat for fishing, water skiing, swimming, or hanging out; if so, you\u2019ll <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/marine-transportation\/vessel-licensing-registration\/licensing-pleasure-craft\/apply-manage-pleasure-craft-licence-pcl\/apply-manage-pleasure-craft-licence-pcl#obtain\" target=\"_blank\">need to licence it<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you\u2019re wondering whether or not your boat needs to be licenced, it does if it has a motor of 7.5 kW (10 horsepower) or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Canada, certain boats require <a href=\"https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/marine-transportation\/vessel-licensing-registration\/canadian-register-vessels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">actual registration<\/a> with the Canadian Register of Vessels: commercial vessels, government-owned vessels, barges, commercial river rafts, vessels with a marine mortgage, and vessels travelling outside of Canada are the only things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pleasure crafts<em> only<\/em> need a licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>What Boats Are Exempt?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own and operate a pleasure craft in Saskatchewan, you\u2019ll need to licence it unless you meet one of these exceptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Pleasure crafts with a motor of less than 10 horsepower (7.5 kW)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pleasure craft with a Transport Canada registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pleasure crafts purchased less than 90 days ago <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Remember:<\/em> that 90 days is only a grace period. After that time period, pleasure craft boaters in Saskatchewan must carry documentation with their name, address, and purchase date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/ca\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"926\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/blog-banner-ad-Canada.png\" alt=\"An image advertising the BOATsmart! course for Canada.\" class=\"wp-image-126569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/blog-banner-ad-Canada.png 926w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/blog-banner-ad-Canada-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/blog-banner-ad-Canada-768x332.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>How Do I Licence My Pleasure Craft in Saskatchewan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get your Pleasure Craft Licence in Saskatchewan, you can apply online or via mail. The <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwapps.tc.gc.ca\/Corp-Serv-Gen\/5\/forms-formulaires\/search\/results?FormNumber=84-0172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Pleasure Craft Licence<\/a> can be printed and mailed alongside all required documents or online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The completed application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signed photocopy of the valid government-issued identification for each owner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of the bill of sale or proof of ownership (home-built boats without a bill of sale may submit a declaration under oath)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A current, full-side view photo of the boat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>\u00a0How Much Does it Cost To Licence a Pleasure Craft in Saskatchewan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no fee to obtain your pleasure craft licence in Saskatchewan. However, any pleasure craft caught operating with no licence will be charged a fee of $250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/Marina-image-compressed-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Boats docked at a marina\" class=\"wp-image-126663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/Marina-image-compressed-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/Marina-image-compressed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/Marina-image-compressed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/Marina-image-compressed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/Marina-image-compressed-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/Marina-image-compressed-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>How Do I Transfer Ownership To My Boat?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Canada, transferring ownership of a boat or a pleasure craft is fairly straightforward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To transfer ownership, you\u2019ll complete the application for a Pleasure Craft Licence by writing \u201ctransfer ownership\u201d in the field marked for application reason. Then, you\u2019ll need the following pieces of documentation to transfer ownership successfully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The completed application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signed photocopy of the valid government-issued identification for each owner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of the bill of sale or proof of ownership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A current, full-side view photo of the vessel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>What Else Do I Need to Know About Saskatchewan Boat Registration?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the Saskatchewan boat registration is complete, you&#8217;ll need to display the licence number at all times on both sides of your pleasure craft\u2019s bow in a contrasting colour that is easy to read. The licence number must be displayed at least a height of 7.5 centimetres (or 3 inches), and operators must always carry the licence on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Saskatchewan and all other Canadian provinces, Pleasure Craft Licences issued in 2010 or after are valid for ten years. However, you&#8217;ll need to update it with any name or address changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/KE_Boat_FL_2024-431-crop-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"A boat full of boaters on the water, Saskatchewan boat registration concept. \" class=\"wp-image-127161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/KE_Boat_FL_2024-431-crop-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/KE_Boat_FL_2024-431-crop-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/KE_Boat_FL_2024-431-crop-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/KE_Boat_FL_2024-431-crop-1536x1026.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/KE_Boat_FL_2024-431-crop-1140x761.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/KE_Boat_FL_2024-431-crop.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Boat Safely When In Saskatchewan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After registering a boat in Saskatchewan, you&#8217;ll still need to take care of one more thing! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every boater in Canada must carry a Pleasure Craft Operator Card to operate any motorized pleasure craft (whether fishing, jet skiing, or simply hanging around). To obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card in Saskatchewan, you\u2019ll need to take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/ca\/boating-license-saskatchewan\/\">boating safety course <\/a>such as BOATsmart!\u2019s \u2014 and we\u2019re pretty big fans of fun education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With BOATsmart!, you\u2019ll learn with an engaging curriculum and lessons that are fully narrated and animated. You\u2019ll also have access to every piece of information you need to be a safe, legal Saskatchewan boat operator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, your Pleasure Craft Operator Card is valid in every province in Canada \u2014 so you can jet ski, fish, and boat no matter where you might be. So, take the course, get your license (and your boat&#8217;s license), then hit the water safely this season! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Originally published October 14, 2021. Content most recently reviewed and updated for recency and accuracy August 23, 2024. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With almost 100,000 bodies of water (yes, really!), Saskatchewan is the go-to place for Canadians looking to fish, boat, and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":126676,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[701,663],"tags":[925,942,943,944],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v14.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>BOATsmart!&#039;s Guide to Saskatchewan Boat Registration<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"BOATsmart! has all you need to know about Saskatchewan boat registration. 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