USCG vessel owners should know our Vessel Documentation Portal’s data privacy measures. Encryption on our secure server ensures that only authorized personnel may access your information. The USCG Vessel Documentation Portal employs hypertext transfer protocol secure servers with 128-bit encryption to provide a safe and secure connection. Using our Vessel Documentation Portal to access operations…
Have you been trying to find more information about a vessel but aren’t sure where to turn? Do you have some info about a vessel and are looking for more from an unimpeachable source? If so, we can help. We know that, in our modern, digital age, there is more information about vessels available than…
Your boat purchase is almost finalized. You have spent months looking for just the right yacht to buy, worked on getting the financing you need, and now the deal is coming close to the end. Now is a good time for you to think about what you need to do for registration of your vessel.…
Are you looking for an easier way to get vessel documentation? Or, did you lose your Certificate of Documentation and need to get a new one? Those are just some of the uses of the form CG-1258. It’s one of the most commonly used forms of vessel documentation (if not the most commonly-used one). At…
Having a business that you own and operate is always a great achievement, and when you get the opportunity to have a business that keeps you out on the ocean or seas that you love so much, it can be a dream come true. If you are starting a commercial venture that involves a boat,…
The United States Coast Guard database has information on essentially every registered vessel. When you search through it, you can find the info that you’re looking for. Are you searching for information about a vessel that you’re interested in purchasing? It’s there. Do you want to make sure that the information about your own vessel…
You are a responsible boat owner for the Coast Guard, and you take excellent care of your vessel. However, even the most careful boat owners may need some assistance updating their US Coast Guard vessel renewal at some point or another. You will be relieved to know that the United States Coast Guard has made…
There are certain things we know we need to do in life each year. Things like going to the doctor for a physical, getting your car inspected, getting your furnace checked, and other annual chores pop up at particular times of the year, and you know you need to do them. One thing you do…
It is essential for everyone who owns a boat in the United States to be aware that to own their vessel legally, they are required to have a boat bill of sale. A bill of sale for a boat is an agreement between the buyer and the seller that details the conditions of the sale…
A bill of sale is a crucial piece of legal documentation for every boat owner in the United States. Bills of sale are legal documents between a buyer and seller that specify the conditions of the transaction. You may be sure that all parties are on the same page regarding the transaction and that fraud…
Have you been going back and forth on whether or not you should document your vessel? Did you look into documenting a vessel but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Over the years, we’ve helped so many vessel owners to determine whether or not it was the right move. Beyond that, we’ve also assisted…
As of this writing, the world is in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. That means that, for the safety of ourselves as well as everyone else, all of us are doing our part with social distancing. Staying home as much as possible, only going out for essential services (or to get a bit of…
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…