A marine documentation center must process your boat name and hailing port if you want to retain your vessel flagged under the United States Coast Guard. In order to keep your boat in conformity with USCG standards, this is a legal requirement. It does not have to be a grueling or terrifying event, as is…
You are so excited about summer coming, and you anticipate spending many days out on your boat, soaking up the sun, enjoying the waters, swimming, fishing, and traveling to wherever you want to go. Maybe this year you finally take that extended trip you have wanted to take down the coast or to some tropical…
“You mean I have to do this again?” That may not be how every vessel owner reaches when they find out that they have to renew their vessel registration, but we’ve heard similar versions of this sentiment for many years. Yes, it’s true. You do have to renew your vessel registration. In fact, you have…
Do you want to start a Coast Guard vessel search to find the perfect boat for your needs, but just aren’t sure where to begin? When you begin to formulate a plan to research vessels, does it seem like there are too many options (few of which you can trust?) That’s perfectly understandable. Buying a…
Documenting your boat is a crucial step for compliance with maritime regulations. If your boat is over five net tons and used commercially, staying on top of its documentation status is vital. If you’ve recently acquired a boat and notice its documentation nearing expiration, it’s time to take action. Introducing Vessel Registrar Center, a streamlined…
Have you ever wondered how to do a vessel documentation search by hull number? Boat owners who are USCG members are concerned about this since it is the quickest and most convenient method to find out about the state of their vessel. It’s the only method for you to prove ownership of the vessel. If…
Are you still going out on the water with your friends and family even though the leaves have begun to change? Is it not quite time yet to put your vessel into storage for the winter? Autumnal boating can be just as fun and rewarding as boating during the summer, but it is different. It…
Are you one of those curious about asking, “how much does it cost to document a boat at a maritime documentation center?” If so, this is the right blog for you. In order to begin the application process with confidence, you should familiarize yourself with the necessary forms and fees available at the Vessel Registrar…
Several reasons can arise regarding why your status might change with boat ownership. You may feel that it is time that you sell the boat because you just are not using it as much as you did in the past. It could be that you want to upgrade to a newer vessel. Perhaps your spouse…
Sometimes, depending on the body of water you’re on, you could be stopped by Coast Guard vessels. This isn’t exactly like getting pulled over by the police, necessarily. It could happen for any number of reasons. Perhaps they noticed something amiss with your vessel, or maybe they had some kind of news that they had…
So you need to send some documentation to the Coast Guard, and have been struggling for a few weeks now. The bureaucracy of the USCG means that you have to complete all of the forms correctly each time, and with all of the documentation and evidence that is required. You might have thought that this…
Do you need a copy of your Coast Guard documentation but aren’t sure of the process of going about getting one? Did you lose a copy of your Certificate of Registration and don’t know where you are in terms of validity? The Certificate of Registration is a crucially important document for many vessel owners. It’s…
You should be aware that the boat title transfer and recording for the sake of insurance might be a bit of a challenge if you are a yacht owner. But there’s no need to worry since we’re here to assist you! In this article, we will take you step-by-step through the process of changing your…
When purchasing or selling a boat, you’ll require a Bill of Sale at some point in the process. Ownership, the amount paid, condition, and any warranties or guarantees offered by the seller are all documented in a bill of sale for a boat. You’ll also need this form to register with several state and federal…
It is now possible for USCG vessel owners who need to search a particular vessel by HIN and Official Number to do so via our search USCG Free portal or a the National Vessel Documentation Center’s (USCG DATABASE – NVDC) website. Additionally to the Hull Identification Number (HIN) and Official Number, this new feature enables…