Fees vary depending on when the vessel was registered.
For vessels registered from 1984 to now
Fee: $2 per printed page for any vessel research
We can provide you with historical data on registered, suspended, or closed vessels. This data is retrieved from the Ship Registration Computer System Database.
Contact the Vessel Registration office with the vessel’s official number and vessel name.
How long it may take to process your request
View the Vessel Registry service standards
For vessels registered from 1904 to 1984
Fees for research other than what is found in the Ship Registration Computer System Database:
- $10 for each non-active vessel
- $5 for each active vessel
For vessels registered from 1904 to 1984, we provide you with information on microfilm.
The last owner named on microfilm should be the owner shown in the Ship Registration Computer System Database, when the data was transferred from microfilm to our automated system.
Contact the Vessel Registration office with the vessel’s official number and vessel name.
How long it may take to process your request
View the Vessel Registry service standards
For vessels registered from 1787 to 1966
No fee
Search Library and Archives Canada’s Ship Registration Index Database
Contact us
Transport Canada
Vessel Registration (AMSED)
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0N8
Facsimile: 1-833-983-1377
Email: vr-ib@tc.gc.ca