When Do You Get a Certificate of Documentation?

You are probably already aware of the importance of USCG documentation for vessels that exceed 5 net weight tons: if they are used for commercial purposes, they need to get this type of registration. If their main use, on the other hand, is recreational, they have the option of getting this national form of licensing.…

USCG Vessel Documentation Number Search and More: the Abstract of Title

Do you have your eye on purchasing a certain vessel, but just aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Does everything look good “on paper” when it comes to the vessel, yet you still want to know more before you close the deal? When it comes to your money and a potential vessel purchase, being…

What Maritime Documents do I Need?

Of all of the questions that we get asked, this might be the most common. Knowing what to do with your vessel doesn’t necessarily correspond to knowing what to do with your maritime document. Being the best helmsman or vessel owner does not mean that you will automatically understand vessel documentation. That’s alright, though, and…

You Need to File a Boat Registration Renewal

Spring is here once again, and summer is just around the corner. You have probably already spent time getting your boat ready for the warmer weather, doing annual maintenance and cleaning after storing your vessel over the winter. While you are taking care of preparing your recreational watercraft for fun and adventures, it is a…

About USCG Satisfaction of Mortgage Form

One thing we’ve learned over the years about USCG documentation forms: they weren’t named with regular people in mind. It’s been our experience that most people who own boats would much rather be on their boats than filling out some form. These are legal forms, designed by lawyers and legislators, so they can be a…

Boat Registration Renewal in the Time It Takes to Watch a TV Show

Does it feel like it’s time to renew your vessel registration, but you aren’t sure? Have you felt like boat registration renewal is a chore that should be easier than it is? You know you have to do it every year, but, to get the most for your money, you have to renew within a…

Check Boat Sales With Vessel Documentation Search By Hull Number

You are contemplating buying a boat, and want to know more details about its history. Running a background check on any vessel is very important, as it can throw up details about the boat’s past life that would otherwise have remained hidden. In order to conduct this check in the most effective manner, you should…

US Vessel Safety in Winter

Do you plan on ringing in the new year by going out with your family and friends on a vessel? Have you been looking forward to getting on the water in a literal “winter wonderland?” As long as you plan safely, there’s nothing like going out on the water in the winter. Seeing the homes…

Our National Vessel Documentation Center Has Your Back

When you sit down to complete your vessel documentation, does it feel like you’re on your own? Have you ever wished that there was someone to talk to about your documentation, someone that could make the entire process that much easier? That’s what our National Vessel Documentation Center was essentially designed to do. We’re on…

An NVDC That Solves Potential Vessel Documentation Problems

Have you encountered some kind of issue with your vessel documentation and aren’t sure what to do? Do you feel like you’re in danger of making a mistake with your boat’s documentation and aren’t sure where to turn? That’s what our NVDC can do. Here at the Maritime Documentation Center, we offer vessel documentation solutions…

Is the Maritime Documentation Center Legit?

Have you looked at our service and wondered if maybe it’s something of a “scam?” Do you see many other places online to take care of your vessel documentation and aren’t sure if they’re a waste of money? The truth is when it comes to your money, your vessel, and your registration, you can’t be…

US Vessel Registration: After the Process, Then What?

We see it all the time with the vessel owners who come to our site: you finally get the boat that you’ve had your eye on. Then, using the Maritime Documentation Center, you’re able to get your vessel registered. Elated, joyful, and content, they go about using their vessel in the manner they intended. Perhaps…

Renew Boat Registration Simply, Easily, and for a Long, Long Time

Did you renew boat registration for your vessel this year? Does it seem like it’s been a while since you did so? So many vessel owners all over the U.S. aren’t exactly sure when their vessel registration should be renewed. While it does have to be done annually, it’s exactly the kind of task that…

Vessel Registration Simplified in a Matter of Minutes

Vessel registration. Simply reading those words might make you think of hours spent in front of a keyboard, typing every letter out while the day (and night) passes outside. Or, even worse, perhaps it makes you think of hunched over a piece of paper, writing everything out as legibly as possible, lest your forms are…

How To Read a Vessel’s Abstract of Title & Other Useful Info?

If you are the vessel owner, you must grasp the documentation that proves your ownership. We’ll go through what the Abstract of Title is and how to interpret it in this piece, which will help you better understand it. It’s critical to comprehend the papers that prove your possession. An abstract of title, often known…