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Transport Canada > Civil Aviation > General Aviation > Aircraft Registration and Leasing

Register my Imported Aircraft in Canada?

For First-time Registration of Imported Aircraft

TP 13154E You must:
Basic Requirement
  • 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 or C-G series.
Registration Application and Documentation
  • complete the form entitled Application for registration of aircraft (form 26-0522).  Forms may also be obtained from any Transport Canada, Civil Aviation Office;
  • attach the proof of ownership document (e.g. bill of sale);
  • include a photo 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.
Customs Reporting Requirements
  • upon first arrival, report your aircraft and all goods to the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency at an Airport of Entry (AOE, see Canada Flight Supplement). Failure to report may result in seizure of the aircraft, penalities, and/or criminal prosecution;
  • Visit our website for further information:  http://www.ccra.gc.ca
For Further Information

Last updated: 2004-10-25 Top of Page Important Notices