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Register my basic ultra-light aeroplane in Canada?

For first-time registration of basic ultra-light aeroplanes.

TP13157E You must:
  • meet the Transport Canada eligibility requirements for registration as a basic ultra-light aeroplane;
  • apply to Transport Canada, Civil Aviation for registration marks to be assigned to your aeroplane;
  • apply to Transport Canada, Civil Aviation to register your aeroplane;
  • provide aeroplane-specific documentation with the application;
  • pay the applicable fee(s).
  • meet the basic ultra-light definition.
  • apply to the appropriate Transport Canada, Civil Aviation office for registration marks to be issued to the aeroplane. Registration marks will be issued in the C-I series.
  • complete the form entitled Application for registration of ultra-light or advanced ultra-light aeroplane (form 26-0521), which you can obtain from any Transport Canada, Civil Aviation office;
  • attach the proof of ownership document (e.g. bill of sale, statement of construction from plans or raw materials);
  • include a photo (or rubbing) of the aeroplane ID plate, clearly showing the name of the manufacturer, model and serial number;
  • include fee payment;
  • provide the form, attachments and fee to the appropriate Transport Canada, Civil Aviation office.
You will receive a Certificate of Registration in the mail from Transport Canada, Civil Aviation.
There is a $110.00 fee for registering your aeroplane, payable to the Receiver General for Canada. There is no fee for issuing a mark, but there is a $45.00 fee for reserving a mark or a $140.00 fee for reserving or issuing a special mark.
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