The day that you finalized the purchase of your boat was thrilling. You got the keys and your paperwork, and you knew you were going to get to spend as much time as you wanted traveling on the open waters with family and friends. While this was a happy day for you, it likely also…
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“How do I obtain an abstract of title for my vessel online?” is a question we frequently receive here at the Maritime Documentation Center. First and foremost, you must understand what an abstract title is. An Abstract of Title for a vessel is a legal document that proves that you are the legal owner of…
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If you are the owner of a USCG vehicle, you may be wondering how I get an abstract of title. Prospective purchasers sometimes want an essence of title to finalize a sale of a vessel since it documents your vessel’s ownership history. You need to know this if you’re trying to sell your USCG boat…
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It can be easy to get confused about what responsibilities fall under different government agencies and departments. Sometimes it can seem like there is more red tape than is necessary, and departments exist without anyone knowing what they actually do each day. As a boat owner, you are probably aware that the United States Coast…
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“I know I have to get my boat registration done, but I can do it later.” If you’re like so many vessel owners, you’ve probably had that thought. In fact, you’ve probably had it multiple times in a day. That’s perfectly understandable, as there’s nothing exactly fun, glamorous or exciting about filling out your boat…
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The United States Coast Guard has a program called Vessel documentation Reinstatement that enables boat owners to maintain their current documentation even if they do not use their vessel annually. It could be challenging to keep the active status of your documents if you own a vessel you do not use regularly. To maintain your…
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When you are purchasing a ship from a private seller, you might want to know its details as complete as they can be. Our website provides direct access to the United States Coast Guard list of documented vessels for you to find the one you are looking for. Looking up a boat’s history can reveal…
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As a boat owner, it is important that you have access to information that is necessary to you as the owner of a recreational or commercial vessel. While you may not think you ever have a need to contact the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for anything, the truth is the information provided by the…
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Are you planning on taking your beloved out on the water this Valentine’s Day? Maybe there’s an unseasonably warm and pleasant day in your neck of the woods, and you want to get out on your vessel while it lasts? If you have a boat, you want to be out on it. That’s true whether…
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Are you looking for a quicker way and stress-free way to file your vessel documentation? Do you find it challenging to take care of all the forms that you need for your vessel? Well, this is where the USCG documentation service comes in. We aim to create a portal to help you and other boat…
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As August turns to September and summer becomes fall, have you been trying to get out on your vessel for one last summer party with family and friends? Do you want to have a good time on the water before the leaves fall and the air grows cold? Now is the time of year when…
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If you’re like most boat owners, you undoubtedly use your tablet or smartphone to take pictures and videos of your vessel. There are many options for how to document a boat in this digital era. Utilizing your tablet or smartphone allows you to take photos, make videos, and keep track of your maintenance data. One…
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Finding the capital to fund your purchase of a yacht or vessel will often mean taking out a loan from your bank or credit agencies. Finding this type of financing often means making use of a preferred ship mortgage. This type of mortgage is unique to maritime lenders, and the lien which is placed on…
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Does it feel like it’s time to renew your vessel’s registration but you aren’t sure? Have you felt a nagging in the back of your mind that it’s due yet you really don’t know? We designed the Maritime Documentation Center, in part, to alleviate those kinds of concerns. Really, we don’t believe that boat registration…
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Are you unsure which USCG forms are right for your vessel? Does it feel like every year or so there’s another form of documentation you have to get for your boat and you aren’t sure what it is? That’s not just you. The truth is that vessel documentation can seem confusing and opaque even to…
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