USCG Vessel Documentation Search by Number is a helpful tool if you own a small vessel like a pleasure boat, a fishing ship, or a diving boat. As a result, even while this information is freely accessible on the USCG website, it might be challenging to explore and discover the particular answers you’re searching for.…
US Coast Guard Documentation You Need to Buy a Vessel
When you are ready to purchase a vessel, there are many processes that you must do first. For example, ensuring that your vessel is correctly registered and classed with the US Coast Guard documentation is a critical step. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a federal law enforcement and homeland security agency of the…
How Long Does It Take to Get Registration for A US Vessel?
“How long does it take to get registration?” is a question we often get from boat owners interested in getting their vessels registered at the Maritime Documentation Center. The rules and procedures that must be followed when wishing to own and operate a boat in the United States are complex and time-consuming. One of the…
How To File With The Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Center
When you own a boat, you are likely to need to register it with the US Coast Guard. Known as vessel documentation, this is the national registry of vessels in US waters and is administered by the US Coast Guard at their Documentation Center. In order to apply to document a vessel, you will need…
A Fast, Convenient Alternative to the Coast Guard Portal
What is a coast guard portal? If you’re like the majority of vessel owners, you’re undoubtedly already aware of the U.S. Coast Guard’s online registration and documentation site for vessel owners. Although the Coast Guard Portal is a vital information resource, it may be sluggish and unpleasant to use at times. Fortunately, there is a…
Getting Coast Guard Documentation
Are you at the point where you’re looking to get Coast Guard documentation for your vessel? Maybe you’ve been looking at getting a five ton vessel for more than recreation. Perhaps you’re at the point where you’re looking to get a vessel to make money by heading into certain fisheries, coast-wise areas, and the like.…
Is Vessel Documentation a Waste of Money or Necessary?
To maintain enhanced speed and performance over time, integrating strength training into a runner’s routine is crucial. If your boat weighs over five net tons, proper vessel documentation with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) is essential. This not only ensures legal compliance but also opens up a world of benefits for boat owners. If…
Why Use a Boat Documentation Service For Vessel Registry?
After you’ve purchased your new boat you may be curious about how to get it registered and the best ways of getting that done. If you’re a commercial boat owner the law demands that you are a part of the federal registration which is kept by the United States Coast Guard. This means going through…
Vessel Documentation: Basic Things You Need to Know
Do you think you may need to get your vessel documented, but aren’t sure? If your vessel measures more than five net tons (typically 25 feet in length or longer) and you’re a US citizen, you can document your vessel. If you’re going to use it for commercial fishing activities, transporting goods or people on…
Finding Where to Perform a Vessel Registry Search
The more you know about anything you are going to buy, the better consumer you are going to be and the happier you will be with your final decision. This rings true whether you are buying produce at the grocery store, ordering a shirt online, choosing a new mechanic for your car, or doing something…
Vessel Documentation Reinstatement – Step by Step Guide
If you are the owner of a boat registered with the United States Coast Guard, you may ask how to get your vessel papers back. This tutorial will take you through the process of vessel documentation reinstatement step by step so you may accomplish your goal. It is always better to check with the USCG…
Your Boat and the Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Center
A lot more goes into owning a boat than you may realize at first. While you may purchase your ship with the intent of going out and enjoying time with your friends and family, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, or just traveling to warm, exotic places, you have to work at maintaining your boat to keep it…
Help Available at the National Vessel Documentation Center
We understand that vessel documentation can be confusing. Even if you’ve spent your entire life on boats and the water, even if you’ve owned your vessel for several years, the documentation process can be an opaque one. You may be going through our site, wondering which document is right for your vessel, if any of…
Docked for Good: Certificate of Deletion Vessel and More
A boat is a precious thing. For many of us, having a boat is something that you dream of and spend years planning for. But, all things must end. Eventually, even the most ardent vessel owners often sell their boats. Sometimes, it’s for profit and often it’s to clear space so that they can get…
Get Vessel Information with A USCG Documentation Lookup
You are looking for a new vessel, either as part of your entry into the maritime world, or to extend your business. You have several different boats available to choose from and want to make sure that you buy the right vessel to meet your needs. You also want to check that there is no…