You can renew boat registration through our site. Vessel owners can use this link for USCG COD renewal.
THIS APPLICATION MAY BE USED TO OBTAIN A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE VESSELS CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION AS IT CURRENTLY EXISTS ON RECORD. ORDERING A CERTIFIED COPY (COD) WILL NOT ISSUE A NEW CERTIFICATE NOR UPDATE THE EXPIRATION DATE ON RECORD. IF YOU INSTEAD NEED TO RENEW YOUR VESSELS DOCUMENTATION PLEASE USE THE “RENEWAL” FORM TO RENEW.
How many years can a vessel be documented?
Documentation must be renewed every year. Through our site, vessel owners with a “Recreational” endorsement will have the option to renew their documentation for up to five years in advance.
Renewing less than 60 days before the expiration date is recommended. Renewing more than 60 days prior to expiration will issue renewal with a new expiration and issuance date, thus shortening the documentation’s period of validity.
Vessel owners can renew their documentation up to 30 days after the expiration date.
After that period, vessel owners cannot “renew” their documentation. However, they can reinstate it. Vessel owners can use this link to reinstate their US Coast Guard vessel documentation.
This only pertains to Federal documentation through the United States Coast Guard. In regards to State registration, refer to the rules and the appropriate governing body in your state.
What is Needed to Reinstate Vessel?
- F. NAME OF MANAGING OWNER, E-MAIL ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Fill out the form to Reinstate Your Vessel.