Have you been looking for a way to deal with your Coast Guard documentation that’s actually simple to use? Does it feel like every time you go online to fill out your forms, it’s far, far more difficult than it should be? That’s why we designed our Coast Guard portal. Through it, you’re able to…
When you purchase a boat, it is standard practice to take out a particular type of loan known as a Preferred Ship Mortgage. These are a traditional type of bank loans, in operation for more than a century, which gives you special allowances on your mortgage, in exchange for the bank placing a lien on…
Looking for how to register a boat quickly? Do you want to register your vessel but don’t want the process to drag on and on? The Maritime Documentation Center was designed to make it easier for vessel owners to handle all of their documentation. That certainly includes the initial registration, as well as renewal, even…
The difference between boat documentation vs. registration might be confusing for many people. If you don’t pay attention to the distinction between the two kinds of categorization, you might make a mistake. Owners of pleasure boats (or boats) face penalties if they don’t meet their responsibilities. In the same way that a vehicle or a…
Have you been trying to find out more information about one vessel or another yet you’re struggling to find sources that you can trust? Does it seem like everything online isn’t on the “up and up?” Before you buy a vessel, you need to have all of the information in front of you that you…
When purchasing a boat from a private seller, no matter if it is going to be for recreational or commercial purposes, it is strongly recommended to conduct a vessel documentation center search by vessel name or, at least, USCG number. With all of the necessary information straight from the United States Coast Guard, you might…
Do you ever find yourself thinking: “just what is USCG documentation anyway? Where did this come from and why would I need it?” These are natural questions to ask. USCG documentation isn’t something new, it actually comes from the very First Congress of the United States. As the national form of vessel documentation, it has…
“Convenience” has many definitions. It can mean “getting something done quickly,” but it can also mean “doing it easily” too. Another possible definition of “convenience” is “being able to do something from a location of your choosing.” No matter which definition you choose, we make the process to renew boat registration much more convenient at…
As the owner of a USCG boat, you must be familiar with Coast Guard boat requirements that must be adhered to maintain your vessel in compliance with the federal government’s restrictions. Following the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, the United States Coast Guard is responsible for enforcing several maritime safety laws, such as licensing and…
Our staff is always more than glad to answer any questions that our customers might have about USCG forms. “Which ones are right for me?” “How do I know if I’m eligible?” “Can you walk me through the process?” Those are examples of some of the questions we get. Another common one: “what is a…
Documentation from the United States Coast Guard about vessel Abstracts of title is peculiar to the maritime sector in terms of both their form and purpose. Only in these papers can you get a complete history of the events on mortgage, ownership, and lien records. There are several advantages to documenting any suitable vessel, including…
It is essential to ensure that all of your paperwork is up to current if you are the owner of a USCG boat. A USCG documentation search can reveal that your vessel does not comply with the requirements. Keeping your paperwork up to date is one of the best ways to guarantee that your yacht…
If you are the owner of a vessel that comes within the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), you will be required to ensure that your vessel is correctly recorded. USCG documentation is required for boats that are longer than a particular length, operate in certain waterways, or incorporate various other requirements. In…
After a lengthy wait, that lasted some long nine months, summer is already here. And now that two strange seasons in which the pandemic might have frustrated your plans are over, it might be a good time to make sure your paperwork is in order before setting sail. So stay with us and find out…
From the moment you get serious about purchasing a vessel, you may be inundated with different maritime documents. Many of these documents will be frivolous and unnecessary at best: flyers for sales, information about boats on sale, and the like. Some, like the kind you may find when you’re researching boats online, will be out…