Pleasure Craft Licence Number Display — SOR/2010-91 (75mm min)
Small Vessel Regulations (SOR/2010-91) · Federal — Canada
§The Law
Small Vessel Regulations (SOR/2010-91) — Small Vessel Regulations (SOR/2010-91)
“The pleasure craft licence number should be marked on both sides of the bow of the pleasure craft in block letters at least 75 mm in height, in a colour that contrasts with the background.”
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Your PCL number goes on both sides of the front of your boat (the bow) in plain capital letters at least 75 mm (3 inches) tall. Use a colour that shows up against your hull — white letters on a dark hull, dark letters on white. This is not optional.
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Specific Requirements
75 mm (3") minimum character height
Both sides of the bow
Block letters — no script or decorative fonts
Contrasting colour to hull
Above the waterline
Should be legible from 30 m (100 ft)
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📚Sources & Authority
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🏛 Official Government Sources
Pleasure Craft Licensing — Transport Canada
Transport Canada · March 2026
Official Transport Canada page for Pleasure Craft Licensing. Covers who needs a PCL, how to apply, number display requirements, and renewal.
Small Vessel Regulations — SOR/2010-91
Justice Laws Canada · March 2026
The Small Vessel Regulations define marking requirements for pleasure craft including PCL number size (75mm minimum), placement (both sides of bow), and colour contrast.
Canada Shipping Act, 2001
Justice Laws Canada · March 2026
The Canada Shipping Act is the federal legislation governing all vessel registration, safety, and compliance in Canadian waters.
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