Apply for or manage the reservation of an aircraft registration mark

Before flying in Canada, aircraft must be registered and display a visible registration mark. You can obtain a mark either by having one assigned during registration, reserving a system-generated mark, or choosing a special mark. Remember that reserving a mark does not mean your aircraft is registered yet.

Key points

• Aircraft must be registered before flying in Canada.
• You can reserve a mark, but it doesn't mean registration is complete.
• Marks must be visible on the aircraft's exterior.

*Plain-English summary of Transport Canada Civil Aviation guidance — always consult the official source (linked above) for current, authoritative requirements.*