Acquiring a Coast Guard Documentation Number Simply and Easily

Are you in the process of figuring out whether or not you want to get a Coast Guard documentation number? Have you looked into it and are still on the fence? The truth is that documenting a vessel isn’t an option for every vessel. Indeed, some don’t qualify. By that same token, there are those…

Renew Boat Registration Easily and More

Once you get vessel documentation, you don’t want to give it up. You want to be able to hang onto it so that you can legally use your vessel whenever you want. Sure, you could maybe try using your vessel with an expired registration, but why chance it? The penalties just aren’t worth it. Besides,…

Coast Guard Boat Requirements for the Different Endorsements

Are you in the process of completing your initial vessel documentation and aren’t sure which endorsement to put? Does it seem a bit more confusing than it should be, even though you know exactly how you plan on using your vessel? Picking the right endorsement for your vessel is crucial to maintaining compliance with Coast…

Starting Out with Form CG-1258

Whether you are purchasing a car, a house, a boat, or another large item, you know there is going to be paperwork involved. Even doing something as simple as signing up for a gym membership or buying a new washer and dryer means you have forms to fill out and sign before everything is done.…

Vessel Documentation Made Easy at our site

If you are the owner of a vessel that is recorded with the United States Coast Guard, you are aware that a significant amount of vessel documentation must be kept up with. On the other hand, we make it simple for you to take care of your paperwork requirements via our website. You will have…

Keeping Boat Documentation in Turbulent Waters

Has something happened to put you in jeopardy of losing your vessel documentation status? Did something go awry and now you’re unsure how to set it right? Here at the Maritime Documentation Center, we can help. We’ve helped vessel owners just like you to make sure that they can legally use their vessel how they…

US Coast Guard Documentation Deletion

In these blogs, we often discuss how to get your vessel documentation done. If you’ve been reading for any length of time, or even if you just look at the titles, you’ll see all kinds of blogs discussing how to get your initial documentation, how to change your address, change the name or hailing port,…

Vessel Documentation and Safety

There’s a lot more to owning a vessel than simply getting the vessel documentation right. We know that for many, boats are a way of life. You may use them for recreation, you may use for them your job, but you always want to be as safe as possible. For many of us, we grew…

What Can You Do with a Certificate of Deletion?

Are you the proud owner of a boat? If so, congratulations! For pure relaxation, nothing beats being out on the broad seas, and boating with a Certificate of Deletion is a fantastic way to do that. On the other hand, if you’re like most boat owners, you probably don’t take it out very frequently. Most…

Processing Boat Name and Hailing Port at Our Website

A marine documentation center must process your boat name and hailing port if you want to retain your vessel flagged under the United States Coast Guard. In order to keep your boat in conformity with USCG standards, this is a legal requirement. It does not have to be a grueling or terrifying event, as is…

Did You Forget Your U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Renewal?

You are so excited about summer coming, and you anticipate spending many days out on your boat, soaking up the sun, enjoying the waters, swimming, fishing, and traveling to wherever you want to go. Maybe this year you finally take that extended trip you have wanted to take down the coast or to some tropical…

When Do You Need to Make a Vessel Name Change and Hailing Port Change?

Have you ever thought about altering the name of your yacht or the port it hails? If that’s the case, what’s the deadline for getting it done? We will provide you with an outline of the criteria for altering the name of a vessel and the hailing port in the United States in this blog…

Coast Guard Boat Requirements and How to Meet Them

When you set about to buy your vessel, you may have been thinking about any number of things. What you were going to do with the vessel, being out on the water, whether you’d have a crew or do everything yourself, the wind in your hair as you cruise over the water – those are…

Boat Registration Renewal: Getting It Done When You Have To

“You mean I have to do this again?” That may not be how every vessel owner reaches when they find out that they have to renew their vessel registration, but we’ve heard similar versions of this sentiment for many years. Yes, it’s true. You do have to renew your vessel registration. In fact, you have…

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United States Coast Guard Boat Registration: Avoid These 5 Costly Mistakes

Proper United States Coast Guard boat registration isn’t just about avoiding fines; it’s about ensuring your safety on the water. Mistakes in your documentation can lead to complications in emergencies, delays in receiving assistance, and even invalidate your insurance. Avoid these common errors to ensure smooth sailing and peace of mind: 1. Inaccurate Vessel Information…