Open Provinces406 MHz emergency beacon: register it and keep it updated
Link the beacon to its owner, contacts and vehicle and update the registry after every change.
In distress, activate the beacon according to its manual and seek rescue. After a false activation, immediately contact the coordination centre to prevent an unnecessary search.
Identify the beacon
Record the hexadecimal identifier, ELT, EPIRB or PLB type, make, model and associated vehicle or vessel. Do not test in distress mode.
Prepare contacts
Choose people who can confirm your itinerary, vehicle and occupant count. Verify phone numbers, emails and call order.
Register with the Canadian registry
The Canadian Beacon Registry collects 406 MHz beacon information so search-and-rescue teams can interpret an alert.
Update and transfer
Update owner, address, contacts and use after a sale, long-term loan or vehicle change. Remove the old association only as the registry instructs.
Canadian 406 MHz Beacon Registry — Canada
Sources and limits
Official sources are linked in the guide. Checked August 29, 2026; confirm current rules, forms and deadlines with the responsible authority.
General information based on federal and national rules; provincial rules may differ. Confirm with the official body before acting. Last reviewed : 2026-08-29.