Have you sat down to complete your vessel documentation forms but you just can’t bring yourself to finish them? Did you ever tell yourself: “OK, today I’m going to complete my vessel documentation,” only to just keep putting it off? You aren’t alone. Not in the slightest. Indeed, when we started our Coast Guard National…
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Are you in the process of completing boat documentation and find that it’s harder than it should be? Does it seem like you spend just too much time filling out vessel documentation? For most vessel owners, they would love to spend as little time as possible filling out their vessel form (while making sure that…
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If you’re a boat owner, you’re probably aware of the need to keep your documentation up to date. It’s important to verify the state of your boat documentation regularly to be informed of any changes and make the necessary adjustments. The failure to have the proper documentation on hand may result in your vessel being…
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Are you the proud owner of a vessel that formerly served in the United States Coast Guard? If that’s the case, then you already know how critical it is to ensure that your yacht is always in pristine shape. Sadly, this may be a lot of effort, particularly regarding the paperwork involved, and the best…
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The “Preferred Ship Mortgage” is one of the ways that you can go about securing boat loans. Typically, this particular kind of mortgage is for vessels that are over 26 feet in length. For boats that are smaller than that, the title and a notation of the security interest recorded on the title should be…
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“Abstract of Title” vessel documents are important documents to acquire, particularly when you’re going about the process of buying a boat. These are documents you’re definitely going to want to look at for a variety of reasons. As with many of the forms that you can find at our site, the “legalese” in the documents…
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Have you been considering documenting a vessel but are on the fence about it? Does it seem confusing as to whether or not you would want to document your boat? At one point or another, many vessel owners feel that same way. After all, when it comes to your vessel, you have so many decisions…
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You are considering buying a boat from a seller, and want to know more about the vessel than the buyer can tell you. You might want to know its place of origin, which can affect the type of registration you can apply for, or are concerned that there might be unresolved liens on the boat.…
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We know it: sometimes all of the paperwork required to have your own boat, and to keep your information up to date can be a bit overwhelming. That is the reason why we have created our very own Maritime Documentation site and specifically this article, in which we are going to shed some light on…
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If you are planning on selling your boat, you will need to do your research about the US Coast Guard documented vessel bill of sale and how it might apply to you. These documents can be the best way to settle your connection to a vessel and ensure that you are not blamed for any…
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Whenever you buy a vehicle like a car or van, you need to fill in a lot of paperwork. Just like with land vehicles, you need to complete forms and receive documentation to ensure that your vessel is fully documented. If you intend to take your boat outside of US waters, or maybe hope to…
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An abstract of title refers to the record of all documents that have been submitted to the United States Coast Guard for one particular vessel. This abstract will only list the information that has been provided to the Coast Guard during the time the boat in question was registered, which means that there are probably…
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The USCG documentation center stores all documented vessels. But there is no need for you to go there just to submit your application. Instead, you can use our website to initiate the process. It is important to remember though that not all vessels can be documented. Here are the details you must know before submitting…
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If you are the new owner of a large pleasure craft like a yacht, or you recently purchased a commercial vessel for your business, you will want to familiarize yourself with the Coast Guard’s regulations and rules as they apply to documentation for your vessel. All commercial vessels in the United States are required by…
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Vessel documentation and registration can be a confusing process. There is no need to panic if you are a USCG vessel owner who has forgotten to renew your paperwork. To use the Maritime Documentation Center, follow these easy instructions (MDC). Once your paperwork has been reactivated, you will be able to take advantage of all…
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