If you’re wondering how to find every boat documentation cost in our online forms, you’re in the right place. Here at the Maritime Documentation Center’s office, we understand that finding the most accurate information and services related to your marine needs is challenging. To make your experience even simpler, we offer several ways so that…
US Coast Guard Documentation: Safe on the Water
When you take your vessel out on the water, you want to have a safe trip, to return to port exactly as you left it. If you’ve taken your vessel out for a commercial business, you want to provide quality services. If you’ve taken it out for recreation, you want to have a good time.…
Changing Your Vessel on the USCG Vessel Registry When Life Changes
Has your life changed significantly since you first registered your vessel? Did you move into a new phase of your life and are unsure how it relates to your spot on the USCG vessel registry? When we’re at the helm of our boats, the water can change at a moment’s notice. One minute, calm seas…
National Vessel Documentation Forms Made Easy
Are you looking for a simpler way to complete all necessary National Vessel Documentation forms? Do you tire of having to go from one site to the next to complete one form after another? These are some of the reasons that we founded the Maritime Documentation Center. We wanted to create exactly that: a center…
Understanding The Certificate Of Documentation When Buying A Documented Vessel
Are you a boat owner or maritime business planning to purchase a vessel? One critical aspect you need to be well-informed about is the Certificate of Documentation (COD). This official document is more than just a piece of paper; it’s a pivotal key in transferring vessel ownership. What A Certificate Of Documentation Represents The Certificate…
Watercraft Registration and Other Things that Matter
Memories that last forever: that’s what the holiday season is about for many. Holiday parties with friends and family that maybe you don’t get to see other times of the year, office parties where everyone gets to “let their hair down,” and more – the holidays can be a special time. We’re more than just…
The Documentation You Need When Buying a Documented Boat
Do you want a yacht that has a history? A USCG-documented watercraft may be a good option for those who have no idea what sort of boat they desire or how they intend to use it. All USCG laws will be met, your money is protected, and insurance companies or banks will regard it as…
Can a Bill of Sale for a Boat Be Handwritten? And Other Boating Selling Qs
“I can’t find a ‘bill of sale for a boat’ form online, can I just write it up by hand?” “Can I really use that bill to sell my documented vessel?” Selling your vessel can be an exciting time. You’ve found someone who’s willing to buy your vessel at your price. But, before you complete…
When You Buy Your First U.S. Vessel
You have been searching around for the perfect boat for quite a while now, and you think you have finally found the one that you really want. It has all the features you are looking for, both inside and out, and is right at the ideal price point for you. It looks like the sale…
Boat Bill of Sale Form: What You Need to Fit the Bill
Are you looking to sell your boat and aren’t sure which forms you’ll need? Or, alternatively, are you in the process of buying a boat, and want everything to be on the “up and up,” so to speak? This is where a boat bill of sale form can come in very handy. The good news…
Transfer Exchange Of USCG Documentation: Why Do You Need It?
Hopefully, this field guide has provided you with a better understanding of the Transfer Exchange of USCG Documentation. Your yacht should be knowledgeable about the transfer procedure, regardless of whether you are transferring ownership to the new owner or the boat has already been sold. Legally, the transfer of documents is not required in most…
Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center to Finance Your Vessel
Have you been looking for a way to get financing on your vessel? Does it seem like getting your vessel documented is something that could benefit you, but you aren’t sure about all of the specifics? If so, you’re in the same position that so many vessel owners have been over the years. You’ve found…
A Vessel Documentation Center that’s Centered on Vessel Owners
Does it seem more difficult to complete all of your vessel documentation forms than it should be? Have you scheduled time to fill out the forms you need to complete, only to find that you keep procrastinating and putting it off? We don’t believe that completing vessel documentation should be difficult, or the kind of…