The easiest way to ensure you have all the information you need about your boat is to get an abstract of title from the United States Coast Guard. This document contains a comprehensive history of your vessel, including any liens or other information that may have an impact on its own, as well as other…
When you are about to sell a boat, it is important that you know exactly what you have to do when it comes to completing the paperwork. This is vital if you have a certificate of documentation, which comes from a federal body and needs to be exchanged so that it satisfies every legal requirement.…
Have you reached the point where you have to print out reams of documentation every time you want to work on your yacht? Do you wish there was a more streamlined approach to get all of the information you want, one that did not require you to hunt it out across many websites? The Online…
With everything that is listed for sale today, the opportunities seem endless when you want to make purchases like buying a car, a house, or a large boat. There are plenty of companies that sell these things brand-new, but there are just as many listed on the secondary market where you can make a purchase…
A “ticking clock” can cause anyone to be nervous. When there’s a deadline, when something has to be done at a certain time, it can make everyone a bit on edge, causing them to not react as well as they might have. Your vessel documentation has to be renewed annually (except for certain exceptions, which…
Every industry, every hobby has its own jargon. In boating, the jargon might actually be more dense and esoteric than in other industries. While there may be several reasons that this is true, a significant one is that people have been boating for literally thousands of years. That’s plenty of time for terms to be…
The US Vessel Registry, among other things, keeps track of USCG vessel documentation. If this may sound new to you, it very much isn’t new. In fact, this is one of the first agreed-upon functions of the United States government. The 11th act of the very First Congress was setting up vessel documentation. The reasons…
Do you have your eye on a boat but aren’t sure if it’s the right vessel for you? Are you in the process of doing your research and need an unimpeachable source that you can trust? That’s something we specialize in here at the USCG Vessel Documentation Center. We have multiple forms that can help…
Registering your boat with the government can be accomplished in two ways: boat documentation or state registration. There are two methods to register your boat with the government: boat documentation vs. state registration. Consider boat documentation if you’re looking for a more recent alternative to state registration. Boat paperwork is a newer alternative with certain…
Did you recently come into possession of a foreign-built vessel and aren’t sure what you can and can’t do with it? Does it seem like you’re very limited in terms of how you can use it to make a profit? Coast Guard registration (vessel registration), in America, dates back to the 11th act of the…
Do you feel like your vessel’s documentation needs to be renewed soon, but you aren’t sure how to do so? Does it feel like when you sit down to complete vessel documentation forms that it’s all much harder than it should be? Documentation renewal is one of the most common reasons that folks use our…
Have you been through a series of life changes, and aren’t sure if you’re still in compliance with regards to your vessel documentation? Did you go through a major change, such as a move, and aren’t sure what the next step is? We designed our NVDC to make it easier to always be in compliance…
What exactly are you looking to get on the water for? Is it just for fun? Or are you thinking of engaging in commercial activities such as people transport or fishing? There is an answer to every question. Learn how to document your boat with these easy instructions. Next year is just around the corner…
There’s so much you want to do before you purchase a boat. After all, you’re buying a boat: this is not a small thing. This is a purchase that you’ll remember for the rest of your life, whether you’re buying a five net ton vessel for your new commercial fishing business, or if you’re purchasing…
If you are the owner of a Coast Guard boat, you must be aware of the modifications that have been made to the document renewal cycle. The new procedure will require owners to do their Coast Guard document renewal every two years instead of every five years as was previously required. This modification made the…