Boat PCL Renewal & Transfer Remarking Kit Canada

Replace a worn, removed, repainted or incorrect Pleasure Craft Licence number display. This order supplies two matching bow-number decals using the exact PCL number you enter. It does not submit a renewal, ownership transfer, information update or new licence application.

Renewal and transfer do not automatically change the number

Transport Canada says a PCL number stays with the pleasure craft for its life. The new owner transfers the existing licence into the new owner's name. A current PCL is valid for five years from issue, transfer or renewal, and listed owner or craft information changes must be updated within 30 days.

Keep the existing hull numbers when they remain correct, clear and properly displayed. Order this replacement pair when the old numbers are worn, damaged, removed for repainting, poorly contrasted or different from the current or temporary PCL document.

Choose the finished character height

• 3 inch (76 mm): the current federal minimum-height choice.
• 4 inch: a larger display choice for more hull visibility.
• 6 inch: the largest current option for a larger bow area.

Choose Standard Vinyl or Reflective Vinyl. Reflectivity is optional; the federal display rule requires contrasting block characters rather than a reflective grade. Overall decal width follows the exact number.

Submit the current PCL number

1. Select the transaction or reason for remarking.
2. Enter the exact number from the current or temporary PCL document.
3. Enter the hull colour to confirm contrast.
4. Check the selected height and finish before checkout.

Install one decal on each side of the bow, above the waterline, in a location that remains clear and readable. Do not alter, conceal or invent a PCL number.

Sources verified 2026-07-19: Small Vessel Regulations, sections 103-105; Canada Shipping Act, 2001, section 204; Transport Canada PCL application and marking instructions.