We’re sure you’ll agree that the most unexciting and unglamorous part of boat ownership is all of the various paperwork and documentation that needs to be completed and lodged with the United States Coast Guard. It might be dull compared to getting out there on the water, but there is no getting away from the…
A Coast Guard Documentation Lookup Makes Buying a Boat Easier
Think about the last time you went shopping for a new car, or when you bought your home. You may have spent months looking over information, getting feedback, looking at potential vehicles or houses, and more before you chose what was best for you. You were diligent, so you made sure you were investing your…
The Changes in Recreational Vessel Documentation in 2022
Is it coming to the time when you should renew your vessel documentation? Are you concerned about renewing on time and don’t want to miss the deadline? If so, you’re like thousands of vessel owners all across America. However, changes are coming in the new year. The powers that be have made some alterations which,…
You Got a US Vessel, Now How Do You Stay in Compliance?
Did you just purchase your first US vessel? Or, have you gotten your first vessel in some time, and you aren’t sure about how to proceed in getting the right documentation? We designed the Maritime Documentation Center for vessel owners of all kinds. Whether this is your first vessel or your thousandth (or any number…
What is USCG Documentation?
A lot of boat owners are wondering what is USCG Documentation and whether or not they must obtain a USCG documentation. Although not all vessels can be documented, there are several benefits of doing this process. One of them is that it is a national form of registration. This means it’s a proof of nationality…
Common Questions about USCG Documentation (And Their Answers)
Do you have questions about USCG documentation but aren’t sure who to ask about them? When you talk to fellow boat owners about the ins and outs of documentation, do you get contradictory answers that don’t quite “add up?” When it comes to vessel documentation, you want to know the real truth before you make…
Document a Vessel: Reasons and Ways to Do So
Owning a boat is an exciting venture and one of the best parts about it is being able to explore different waterways. While you may feel ready to set out on your journey, you may have to document your vessel first. There are some who can choose to document a vessel and there are those…
How Can You Do a Vessel Documentation Search Online?
Did you know that you can do a vessel documentation search online? Yes, this is correct! All you need is a computer with an internet connection and a few minutes on your hands to complete this activity. To verify whether any liens have been filed against your vessel, you may use this tool to check…
How Getting a USCG Abstract of Title Can Help You
You have spent months looking through online advertisements, publications, and ship brokers for a recreational vessel that suits all your wants and needs. None of them had seemed just right to you until just now when you came across that ship for sale that is ideal. It is the right size, has the features and…
USCG Documentation Forms and Winter Safety
All year long, we provide you with USCG documentation forms and service. That means that we have all of the Certificates of Documentation, Change of Vessel Name or Hailing Port files and the like that you could ever be looking for. One thing we always want to emphasize is safe boating. Being out on a…
Ready to Renew Your Coast Guard Documentation?
You have spent the last year making the most of every moment you could on your boat. Since you made the purchase, you have loved your time out on the water with friends, family, or even by yourself. You made sure you did everything right after you bought your boat, going through the registration process…
Boat Licensing and Registration that Keeps Up with the Times
Boats have advanced quite a bit in just the last few years. If you go back even within the last decade, you’ll see that boats have come a long way. The engines, the designs, what can be done on the boats and the kind of tech that they have – all of these have evolved,…
The Importance of The USCG Documented Vessel List
When you are in the process of buying a boat, you are likely to find that the dealer will ask you if you would like to document your vessel with the US Coast Guard. This is one way to provide yourself with protection while in US waters, but you may be torn between choosing to…
What You Need To Know Before Purchasing a Boat
There it is – the boat you have always imagined owning. You see the listing on a website with a broker, or in a local listing, and you love the pictures as well as the description of the boat. You make time to go to see the boat for yourself, and it looks perfect in…
The Convenience of Processing USCG Vessel Documentation Online
Did you know that you can process all USCG vessel documentation online? Sure, for the most part, it’s just about a click of a button. Maintain the status of your vessel with the convenience of online processing! You’ll enjoy all of the advantages of safe, dependable processing and the tremendous convenience of doing it all…