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…
You have successfully applied for Coast Guard documentation for your vessel. This means that you have completed all the forms and received a certificate of documentation. After all that hard work, you may be very disappointed to discover that the documentation is only valid for a year. Each year, you will receive notification that your…
Generally, owning a vessel does not come for free: in most cases, it will attain a decent load of work. The more you work the busier you are, so it is a no-brainer you may happen to miss your United States Coast Guard (USCG) Renewal date. This article will explain everything you need to know…
Do you know how you want to use your vessel, but you aren’t sure which endorsements are right for it? Have you been filling out your Coast Guard documentation application, only to not know what to write when you got to section J: “Endorsements for Which Application is Made?” Here at the Maritime Documentation Center,…
Getting your vessel documentation is important. Renewing it is important, too. That way, you’re never without the documentation. You don’t want to get boarded or otherwise caught without it. That’s why we make it easy to not just get your documentation the first time, but to maintain it, too. In this blog, we’ll go over…
If you have been doing your fair share of research before getting involved in a boat transaction, you might have come along with the concept of a boat’s bill of sale. If you are not exactly sure of what that means, would like to know how to fill it, or maybe are just curious about…
The process of selling a yacht may be difficult and time-consuming at times. On the other hand, if you have a vessel bill of sale in place, you can make the process far less complicated and more streamlined for both the buyer and yourself. When selling your yacht, utilizing a bill of sale is highly…
Have you, as a boat owner, ever questioned whether or not you needed to do a boat documentation renewal? Wonder no more! It’s possible that, if you’re like the majority of people, you don’t give boat paperwork much thought until it’s time to renew it. But you should know that several indicators might tell you…
As a boat owner, you must know that there are certain rules and regulations that you must follow. Those requirements usually vary from state to state. There are certain restrictions, however, that make it mandatory for a vessel to be Documented Vessel with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Please read on if you want to…
The paperwork provided by the United States Coast Guard is a significant component of a vessel’s complete registration. Information regarding the vessel’s owner and operator and specifics about the vessel may be found in the documents made public via our online vessel documentation search tools. You may use this information as a reference or keep…
As you probably already know, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the United States Armed Forces. Their mission is to protect America’s maritime borders, facilitate the legitimate use of the waterways, and suppress violations of US Federal law. How do they achieve…
Do you remember the feeling of being in school and discovering that, no, you didn’t have your homework? Hopefully, this never happened to you, but it happened to some of us. That feeling can come back (and even worse) if you should get caught on your vessel without the proper documentation. Of course, the stakes…
Buying a recreational or commercial vessel is a big step for you to take. Whether you are starting up a commercial fishing or charter business, or just purchased the yacht of your dreams so that you can sail where you want when you want, you have a lot of time, money, and effort invested in…
At the Maritime Documentation Services, we believe that many boats should have the proper kind of documentation. However, it’s important to note that we’re not trying to sell you on documentation. There are plenty of vessels that should have US Coast Guard vessel registration and plenty of vessels that shouldn’t. We’re not here to sell…
Accessing the Coast Guard documents that you need for your vessel is easier than ever. Of course, it might not always seem that way. That’s where our service comes in. When you use our site, you can get all of the documents you need right in the palm of your hands. That means that you…