You tell yourself, “okay, today, I’m going to renew boat registration online.” You sit down at your computer to do it… and you can see the sun outside. Maybe you can see the waves on the lake. Perhaps there’s a breeze, carrying the chirping of the birds. The sun is out, summer is in full…
Are you in the market for a pre-owned USCG boat? If this is the case, you are in luck! Here are some guidelines to help you choose the boat that is most suited to your needs. First, decide what kind of boat best suits your needs. A fishing boat, a speedboat, or something else entirely?…
Boat owners can do the USCG vessel search through telephone, fax, or mail. The problem is that none of these solutions are quick or convenient! With the help of the marine documentation center, you can now do a USCG vessel search within minutes! By USCG, Vessel Search is a helpful tool for anybody interested in…
As a boat owner, you understand the importance of clean waterways. It can affect the water, the wildlife and how your own well being. Having USCG documentation means you are a responsible owner. It can also mean that you care about your environment because you keep your vessel in good, clean repair. If you are…
It is again that time of year when boat owners in the United States are forced to renew their USCG documentation. Don’t worry if you aren’t sure how to approach it or what steps to take; we’ve got you covered in every possible way. In this post, we will answer some of the most frequently…
Are you aware that all boats and vessels registered in your name must meet USCG documentation requirements? We’ll go through the specifics of what’s required and how to make sure your registration number is up to snuff in this article. At least three inches high, the registration number of all USCG verified vessels must be…
Before you move forward with the purchase of that ship you plan to use as part of your business, you want to make sure you take care of all the essential steps. You have your financing all in order if you have any partners they are satisfied, and you are ready to do what you…
Every year, or every five years, according to the use you give your vessel, and if you are registered to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) you need to get your boat documentation renewal application. This article will show you how to do it to keep your certificate of documentation (COD) up to date and…
Do you know if your vessel is eligible for ship documentation? Does it feel like documentation is something that may benefit you, but you aren’t entirely sure if it’s right for you? At the Maritime Documentation Center, we have plenty of customers who come to us for all of their vessel documentation needs. That said,…
You have been enjoying your time with your yacht, taking it to exotic and beautiful places and spending time on the water just like always dreamed of. It has been about a year since you got your boat and got it federally documented with the United States Coast Guard, which means you need to start…
When purchasing a vessel you may have noticed the different types of paperwork you need to issue to comply with the federal or state regulations. What type of license you get and where to register your boat will depend on some characteristics, like the size of your vessel or the use you give to it.…
When a USCG-documented vessel must be registered in a state and what makes a USCG document vessel exempt, boating is two of the most perplexing parts. One reason for the ambiguity is that numerous elements must be considered while making this assessment, including the fact that state waters are involved and whether a section of…
Think about the last time you went shopping for a new car, or when you bought your home. You may have spent months looking over information, getting feedback, looking at potential vehicles or houses, and more before you chose what was best for you. You were diligent, so you made sure you were investing your…
Is it coming to the time when you should renew your vessel documentation? Are you concerned about renewing on time and don’t want to miss the deadline? If so, you’re like thousands of vessel owners all across America. However, changes are coming in the new year. The powers that be have made some alterations which,…
It is essential to ensure that you have all of the required documentation when you are a happy yacht owner. Understanding how to get information from your vessel documentation is necessary for this procedure. The staff at the Maritime Documentation Center has compiled a handbook explaining how to carry out the task mentioned above. Having…