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Boat number guide

Ontario Boat Licence Number Decals

If your bow numbers are missing, faded, peeling, or hard to read, fix them before launch day. This page points you to the marking guide and order path.

Use this page for
Boat number decal purchase
Best for
New boat owners and owners replacing faded numbers

Before you leave the driveway

Use this page as a quick decision check before you tow, launch, or load the family into the boat.

  • Use readable numbers on both sides of the bow.
  • Choose marine vinyl made for wet outdoor use.
  • Confirm the licence number before ordering.

Helpful next steps

Once the launch decision is clear, use the related checklist, shop, or local guide links to finish getting ready.

  • Open the matching ramp, lake, or port guide.
  • Review the safety checklist before backing down the ramp.
  • Fix missing numbers, labels, or boat-name lettering before the next trip.

Recommended next steps

The Captain

Ontario boating assistant

Welcome aboard. Ask me about ramps, safety gear, fishing regs, or Transport Canada compliance.

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