Any vessel that has been registered within the US Coast Guard (from now on to the USCG) has been generated what is called an abstract of title. We will explain its utilities in this article, but it normally includes information such as ownerships, interest, liens, and encumbrances that affect the title. What’s on the Abstract…
“I already have my boating license, do I really need to get boat registration, too?” We hear some version of that question often. A variation we hear: “I got my vessel registered. So, that counts as a boat license, right?” The truth is that they’re very different things. We can help with one of them.…
When purchasing or selling a boat, you’ll require a Bill of Sale at some point in the process. Ownership, the amount paid, condition, and any warranties or guarantees offered by the seller are all documented in a bill of sale for a boat. You’ll also need this form to register with several state and federal…
When incurring a used boat transaction, perhaps it’s a good idea to do a fair amount of research. With the help of the Maritime Documentation Center, it is now possible to conduct a vessel search by owner name and learn everything there is to know about the vessel you intend to purchase. This article will…
In our modern era, we seemingly have a technology that can help with everything. You can do your banking online, each of us carries what’s essentially a computer, camera, and so much more in our pocket. Self-driving cars are probably only a few years away. Yet, there’s really no app you can download, nor virtual…
Vessel owners in the United States should never fail to complete USCG documentation. The repercussions may be costly and even hazardous. In this piece on the blog, we’ll go over the significance of completing the required USCG paperwork and the potential consequences of failing to do so. In addition, we will provide some advice on…
Are you in need of an abstract of the title vessel? If so, as the owner of a US Coast Guard boat, you ought to know the significance of your investment. Still, not all investors appreciate the need to safeguard their vessel rights. If your boat is already registered with the Coast Guard, you may…
It is now possible for USCG vessel owners who need to search a particular vessel by HIN and Official Number to do so via our search USCG Free portal or a the National Vessel Documentation Center’s (USCG DATABASE – NVDC) website. Additionally to the Hull Identification Number (HIN) and Official Number, this new feature enables…
If you’ve just bought a boat for the first time, boat registration requirements and regulations can seem confusing and onerous at best. Of course, they can seem that way if you’ve owned boats for decades. When we built our site, we designed it to make it easy to fill out all of the forms, yes.…
One of the first steps you’ll need to do as the owner of a USCG vessel is to register your boat with the Maritime Documentation Center. However, how long does it take to get a boat registered? What more do you need to do to have your yacht registered? This blog article will find all…
We all know how satisfying it is to fulfill your mortgage if you’re a property owner. However, this does come with a lot of paperwork in order to properly rectify the new state of their ownership. For example, if you are placing a mortgage on a vessel, you will need to apply for an NVDC…
No matter what you are trying to do today, you know that if you must deal with a government entity or department that it is bound to be a frustrating experience. Government at all levels moves notoriously slowly, has cumbersome systems, difficult to read applications, and jargon no one can seem to decipher. On top…
Have you been wondering whether or not you have to get your vessel documented? Does it seem confusing to you as to if this is necessary or if it isn’t? Vessel documentation has been around for a long time, to say the least. Indeed, it goes back to one of the first acts of the…
Do you worry about missing your boat registration renewal deadline? Does it seem the renewal process is far more complicated than it should be? We agree. That’s one of the major reasons that we started the Maritime Documentation Center in the first place. Our aim is to make every part of the vessel documentation process…
Will you purchase a brand-new ship, or do you want to look at some pre-owned options? Before making any commitments, you should learn everything you can about a vessel bill of sale. We’ll explain who has to sign this bill of sale and their roles. To start things off, you’ll need a bill of sale…