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In the case of the pleasure craft licensing database, normally a bill of sale is required in order to first register a vessel upon its purchase when it's new or when the transfer of ownership is occurring. If there's a situation where the individual does not have a bill of sale, they can provide what's called a notarized statutory declaration. There is a sample form available on Transport Canada's website. That often happens during times of estate sales or at the death of an owner.