Have you ever wondered how to do a vessel documentation search by hull number? Boat owners who are USCG members are concerned about this since it is the quickest and most convenient method to find out about the state of their vessel. It’s the only method for you to prove ownership of the vessel. If…
Are you still going out on the water with your friends and family even though the leaves have begun to change? Is it not quite time yet to put your vessel into storage for the winter? Autumnal boating can be just as fun and rewarding as boating during the summer, but it is different. It…
Are you one of those curious about asking, “how much does it cost to document a boat at a maritime documentation center?” If so, this is the right blog for you. In order to begin the application process with confidence, you should familiarize yourself with the necessary forms and fees available at the Vessel Registrar…
Buying a boat may seem like a huge undertaking, but it isn’t that hard if you know what you’re doing. If this is your first time acquiring a boat bill of sale, you’ll find some helpful hints in this article. It’s a large investment, so give careful consideration before buying. That’s why we made this…
Several reasons can arise regarding why your status might change with boat ownership. You may feel that it is time that you sell the boat because you just are not using it as much as you did in the past. It could be that you want to upgrade to a newer vessel. Perhaps your spouse…
Do you sometimes think, “Only a documented vessel owner would understand that,” after experiencing anything while aboard a ship? Maybe you are, and if so, keep reading! Due to the increasing number of boats on the lake, another is always nearby. Whether they’ve been there for 50 years or five years, these boats have a…
Do you need to fill out one or more USCG forms, but it feels like you can just never find the time? Have you sat down to complete any form of Coast Guard documentation, only to procrastinate and procrastinate until you don’t get it done? That doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you, rather, there’s…
There are plenty of sites online that tell you they have the “vessel registration forms you need.” However, even a quick perusal of their site will tell you that they’re missing plenty of different forms of documentation. They might have some of the more popular ones, but they probably won’t have the complete list. The…
Sometimes, depending on the body of water you’re on, you could be stopped by Coast Guard vessels. This isn’t exactly like getting pulled over by the police, necessarily. It could happen for any number of reasons. Perhaps they noticed something amiss with your vessel, or maybe they had some kind of news that they had…
So you need to send some documentation to the Coast Guard, and have been struggling for a few weeks now. The bureaucracy of the USCG means that you have to complete all of the forms correctly each time, and with all of the documentation and evidence that is required. You might have thought that this…
Documentation of a boat or ship’s history may be found in the United States as a Vessel’s Abstract of Title. Transactions relating to the boat or ship are documented in the log. Documents like this one might be helpful when acquiring a boat since they list any known problems with the title. The Abstract of…
Do you need a copy of your Coast Guard documentation but aren’t sure of the process of going about getting one? Did you lose a copy of your Certificate of Registration and don’t know where you are in terms of validity? The Certificate of Registration is a crucially important document for many vessel owners. It’s…
You should be aware that the boat title transfer and recording for the sake of insurance might be a bit of a challenge if you are a yacht owner. But there’s no need to worry since we’re here to assist you! In this article, we will take you step-by-step through the process of changing your…
The first time a vessel is documented, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) generates a record attached to the file, which is normally referred to as “Abstract of Title” or “General Index”. Apart from the basic information about the vessels, all of the transactions in which the boat was involved like changes of ownership, mortgages,…
If you own a boat and live in the United States, you are undoubtedly already aware of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the critical role they play in maintaining the safety of our waterways. You may also be mindful of their USCG portal, which gives information on various topics like vessel registration regulations,…