Forms and permits

The owner or the individual responsible for a vessel must send the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) Harbour Master's Office the Pre-Arrival Notification form 96 hours prior to the vessel's expected arrival. The form can be emailed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PRE-ARRIVAL NOTIFICATION

Follow the instructions for obtaining a port pass :

R1 REGULATED AREA PORT PASS REQUEST

Complete the port pass request form: DIRECTIVES

An Organisation to be conducting business in the port must fill out this form: 

ORGANISATION REGISTRATION FORM

In order to obtain your port pass, you are required to read the safety guidelines for users.

Fee to issue Port Indentification / Pass Card: view the Tariffs payable for various services rendered externally on the Services and fees page.

 Application for transportation security clearance:

Apply for a Transportation Security Clearance

For more information, call: 514 283-0260

A permit is required before moving any dangerous goods in the port. The form must be completed by the person responsible for the vessel and emailed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To ask for a permit, fill out the following form: DANGEROUS GOODS PERMIT

See the list of dangerous goods under surveillance at :  DANGEROUS GOODS UNDER SURVEILLANCE

See the explosive handling limitations at the Port of Montreal

See the applicable fees for dangerous goods permits : Tariffs payable for various services rendered externally on the Services and fees page.

For more information, call Dangerous Goods and Fire Prevention: 514 283-1505.

Before any hot work is carried out on Montreal Port Authority property, a burning and welding permit application must be submitted to the Control Centre at: 514 283-7022.

See the applicable fees: view the Tariffs payable for various services rendered externally on the Services and fees page.

Instructions for an application for winter quarters:

APPLICATION FOR WINTER QUARTERS PORT OF MONTREAL

A permit is required for any vessel moored at the Port of Montreal:

 PERMISSION TO LAY UP A VESSEL

This form must be completed by the agent and returned to the Harbour Master’s Office as soon as possible : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For more information, consult : 

 CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO LAID-UP VESSELS IN THE PORT OF MONTREAL

See the applicable fees: view the Berthage and anchorage fees (Services and fees page).

To request a parking permit for a vehicle belonging to a tenant of the Cité du Havre building, please contact the Real Estate department at 514-283-7047.

To request a parking permit for a vehicle belonging to an employee of the Montreal Port Authority, please complete the Parking permit B form and contact 514-283-7039.

 PARKING PERMIT B FORM

To request a parking permit at the Grand Quay, please contact the security station at: 514 283-1429 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To request a permit of occupancy for open space or shed, please complete the form: 

 Permit of occupancy

To request the presence of a security guard for a special event or handling operation at Sections 98 to 100, please call the Control Centre at 514-283-7022.

Please complete the following online forms for all cargo and passenger declarations – containerized, non-containerized, bulk and passenger :

Summary cargo declaration

Domestic Freight/Cargo Manifest

Statement setting out the number of passengers