After a long time of sharing many adventures and memories in the water with you, there is a chance you might want to let go of your old ship. Maybe it’s deteriorated beyond repair, or its monetary value is not worth trying to sell it or paying for upkeep and storage. Whatever the reasons for…
Do you remember being a kid and having to do homework while the other kids went out to play? This isn’t to bring up a bad memory, but rather to show what it can be like with your vessel documentation. If you have to fill out your paperwork inside while others are out enjoying summer…
Do you have your eye on that boat you saw down at the marina with the “For Sale” sign on it? Maybe you saw one listed on a local community website or online elsewhere and it seems to be just what you have been looking for. Deciding you want to buy a boat can be…
State titling and USCG documentation are the two effective alternatives for titling your yacht. There are some similarities between the two, but there are also some important distinctions that you should be aware of before making a choice. However, even though the process of state titling is often more accessible and less costly than obtaining…
When you are the owner of a new vessel, you might want to know more about its history and previous owners. In order to do this, it is important that you understand exactly what is a documented vessel, what such a document can tell you about your boat, and what it means for you as…
As a boat owner, you know the annual need to update your vessel documentation. However, what if you don’t have the time to visit the USCG office in person? Or maybe you’ll be out of town when your subscription expires and need to renew it. Don’t stress; you may update your paperwork digitally and avoid…
Behind every boat lies a rich tapestry of history woven through its documentation. Join Vessel Registrar Center on a journey to explore the untold stories in the archives of vessel documentation history, revealing the progression, stories, and significant information that shape maritime narratives. The Technological Odyssey in Vessel Documentation History Ink and Quills: In the…
Don’t you know where to start with your United States Coast Guard (USCG) Certificate of Documentation? Have you noticed how hard it is to find a site that easily explains what you should do to get or even how to process it online? That is the reason behind the creation of the Maritime Documentation Center:…
Initially, you must ensure that your coast guard document renewal is completed annually to keep it valid. Those who haven’t yet had to renew their registration may discover that working with the Coast Guard is not as straightforward as they would have hoped. To locate and complete the application for renewal on the Coast Guard’s…
If you have been doing your fair share of research now that the summer is in full swing, because you want to make sure all of your United States Coast Guard (USCG) documentation is in order, you might have come across the abbreviation NVDC, short for the National Vessel Documentation Center. If that were your…
Finding the right boat licensing forms for your needs shouldn’t be a scavenger hunt. We don’t believe that any vessel owner should have to scour the internet for their vessel documentation. Initial documentation on one site, change of address on another – we think that wastes the time of vessel owners as well as, ultimately,…
At our site, we have all different kinds of vessel documentation. You can get your initial Certificate of Documentation, you can renew it, you can even delete it if you’d like. We understand that lives change constantly. That’s part of why we make it so easy to fill out and process forms like “change of…
“Is all of this USCG national vessel documentation really necessary?” Vessel owners everywhere have asked themselves this question for many years. That question is often asked while poring over some form, trying to figure out the right way to complete it. It’s true: even the correct form of vessel documentation doesn’t make a ship more…
USCG boat owners are responsible for educating themselves on the several sorts of endorsements that may be added to their ship documentation. The fact is, however, that not all endorsements are made equal, even though this misconception exists. There is a diverse selection of endorsements available, and each one serves a unique function in its…
Do you have a clear idea of how you want to use your vessel but want to be certain that you’re in compliance with the powers that be? Are you completing your initial USCG documentation and have gotten to the part that mentions “Endorsements for Which Application is Made” and aren’t entirely sure what to…