Have You Forgotten to Renew Your Registration?

Have you forgotten something? You may have been busy enjoying the open water, fishing, water skiing and soaking up the sun. It can be easy to get lost in being on your boat and enjoying that freedom. You have spent time exploring the seas and haven’t thought much about your registration since you got your…

An NVDC for Vessel Owners of All Kinds

Is there anything better than knowing that your vessel is in the best possible hands? This is something that all types of boat enthusiasts can appreciate. At the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), our mission is to provide boat owners with the highest-quality services possible, regardless of the type or size of their vessels. Whether…

Getting Your Own Documented Vessel Number

Owning a boat is something special, and it gives you the chance to enjoy travel, leisure, and vacations in a way that you may never have been able to do before. While some boat owners make their first purchase by getting a vessel from a broker or previous owner, there are others that go the…

Necessary Vessel Documentation

Being out on a boat is special. Whether it’s your first time on the water, or you’ve been on yachts your entire life, there’s nothing quite like it. The rush of the wind in your hair, the sun warm on your face, the waves beside your boat – it’s a genuinely unique experience. You can…

What Forms Will You Need for A Transfer/Exchange of USCG Documentation?

If you want to buy or sell a vessel, you will need to make the transfer of ownership clear to the US Coast Guard’s documentation center. This group keep all of the details of any US vessel, and any commercial or larger vessels need to be registered with the Coast Guard in order to be…

Maritime Documentations: How We Can Assist on All Your Boat Documents

As wonderful it would be to go through life without having to deal with a mountain of paperwork, things just are not that easy. It seems like everything you do today comes along with pages you must fill out and submit. Everything from applying for a new driver’s license to a gym membership to even…

US Vessel Documentation Search Made Easy

Have you been looking for more information about a vessel but aren’t sure where to turn? Has an internet search come up empty in terms of the data you need? When it comes to researching vessels, you want to know the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Here at the Maritime Documentation…

Renew Coast Guard Documentation the Easy Way

Getting your initial documentation for your vessel isn’t easy. Then, you have to renew coast guard documentation, which can be even more difficult. As vessel owners ourselves, we always thought that was too much trouble for one person to have to deal with. If you have a vessel and have to deal with vessel documentation,…

USCG COD: 3 Options Available for You at Our Website

USCG-certified vessels like pleasure boats, fishing boats or sailing ships must be registered with the marine documentation center under the USCG’s vessel registration standards and what choices are available to the owner. Renewing your USCG COD, receiving a cruising permit, or registering your vessel directly with the USCG are all alternatives. Ensuring that you only…

Taking the Front Door to the USCG Licensing Database

We know that when you go online, you have many ways of getting into the USCG licensing database. That’s why we do everything we can to make our way of accessing it better than you can find anywhere else. At our site, you’ll find easier, faster access, with greater security. We know that of all…

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What is a Coast Guard Documentation Number?

The Coast Guard Documentation Number is the official number of a documented vessel. This number is to be prominently displayed on the vessel, signifying its documented status. This number stays with the vessel for the vessel’s lifetime. When someone sends in their form to get their Coast Guard documentation number, they receive a USCG Certificate of…

Accessing the Coast Guard Vessel Database

You can never have too much information when you are getting ready to make a large purchase. When you buy a home or a car, you always do plenty of research, get data, and delve into the backgrounds of the property or the vehicle to make sure it is free of problems. Significant investments call…

Preferred Ship Mortgage Requirements to Keep In Mind

US Coast Guard (USCG) vessel owners must know preferred ship mortgage requirements. For new loans or refinancing, it’s critical to know what they are and how they might enhance the quality of your loan. Minimum safety and financial conditions are required for a vessel mortgage to become enforceable. Developed by the US Coast Guard in…

Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Change of Address Made Easy

Does the Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Change of Address sound like something you’d like to see shortly? For those wondering whether this is possible, the answer is yes. As a Coast Guard vessel owner, it can be a rewarding experience. However, many people don’t realize that it can be a lot of work. When a…

Boat Documentation Reinstatement Facts

We have plenty of blogs on this site about how to get your initial vessel documentation. We also have several about how to renew your vessel’s documentation. These subjects come up often, as they’re tasks that boat owners do quite a bit, so we tend to focus on them. One thing we’re always clear about…