This is a distantly-related question: does an American canoe need to be registered in ANY state to cross the border into Canada?

My guess is "no" BUT what Bill says about the "value of voluntary registration to assist in recovery from loss or theft" makes sense to me.  The reason for this question is that my brother - who lives in Texas - just purchased a brand new Prism which he had delivered to my house.  He intends to come get it and take it across the border with him when he joins me in June.   I'm not even sure they require registration of canoes down in Texas but that is his concern, not mine.  I'm more interested in possible issues that could arise for my "group crossing" of the border IF he tries to cross without a registered canoe.  Frankly, I doubt there ARE any if he has the bill of sale, etc.... which he will have.  If anyone knows differently, I welcome your inputs here.

Jimbo   8-)