In Canada Boat registration is a formal process that provides legal recognition of power for vessels. Registering a boat with Transport Canada grants the vessel a unique sanctioned number and name, icing compliance with Canadian maritime laws. It also allows the proprietor to display the country of origin while offering protection under Canadian law. This registration is particularly important for marketable vessels, but pleasure crafts can also be registered freely. The process involves submitting specific documentation, and formerly completed, it provides a secure and honored evidence of power for the boat.