How do I Register my Imported aircraft in Canada (for first-time registration of imported aircraft)?
Basic Requirements
meet airworthiness requirements for importation into Canada;
ensure that the aircraft is not registered in a foreign country;
apply to Transport Canada, Civil Aviation for registration marks to be assigned to your aircraft;
apply to Transport Canada, Civil Aviation to register your aircraft;
provide aircraft-specific documentation with the application; pay the applicable fee(s).
Importation Eligibility
Contact Maintenance and Manufacturing in the appropriate Transport
Canada, Civil Aviation office to ensure that your aircraft is verified for importation into Canada.
Aircraft not on a Foreign Register
Ensure that evidence that the aircraft is not on a foreign register has been provided by the last state of registry to Transport Canada.
Registration Marks:
apply to the appropriate Transport Canada, Civil Aviation office for registration marks to be issued to the aircraft.
Registration marks will be issued in the C-F and C-G series.
Registration Application/Documentation
Complete the form entitled Application for registration of aircraft (form 26-0522), which you can obtain from any Transport Canada, Civil Aviation office
attach the proof of ownership document (e.g. bill of sale)
include a photo (or rubbing) of the aircraft ID plate, clearly showing the name of the manufacturer, model, serial number and type certificate number
include fee payment
provide the form, attachments and fee to the appropriate Transport Canada, Civil Aviation office.
Document Obtained
You will receive a Certificate of Registration in the mail from Transport Canada, Civil Aviation.
Fee Payment
There is a $110.00 fee for registering your aircraft, 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.
For further information: View Maintenance and Manufacturing staff instruction concerning importation of aircraft.