Vessel owners who are members of the United States Coast Guard are well aware of the need to keep their paperwork current. Also, most owners dread having to check in to the USCG’s Vessel Documentation search website to make changes. We’ve got fantastic news for you! There is a new search option on the USCG’s…
After a long time of sharing many adventures and memories in the water with you, there is a chance you might want to let go of your old ship. Maybe it’s deteriorated beyond repair, or its monetary value is not worth trying to sell it or paying for upkeep and storage. Whatever the reasons for…
Do you remember being a kid and having to do homework while the other kids went out to play? This isn’t to bring up a bad memory, but rather to show what it can be like with your vessel documentation. If you have to fill out your paperwork inside while others are out enjoying summer…
Do you have your eye on that boat you saw down at the marina with the “For Sale” sign on it? Maybe you saw one listed on a local community website or online elsewhere and it seems to be just what you have been looking for. Deciding you want to buy a boat can be…
Have you been looking for a site that has all of the USCG documentation forms that you might need for owning a vessel? Are you tired of finding one form at one site, then having to go to another one to find the rest of the forms? We hear you. Those are just some of…
State titling and USCG documentation are the two effective alternatives for titling your yacht. There are some similarities between the two, but there are also some important distinctions that you should be aware of before making a choice. However, even though the process of state titling is often more accessible and less costly than obtaining…
When you are the owner of a new vessel, you might want to know more about its history and previous owners. In order to do this, it is important that you understand exactly what is a documented vessel, what such a document can tell you about your boat, and what it means for you as…
If you own a yacht in the United States, you know the need to maintain a boat documentation renewal. However, renewal might be a pain, mainly if you are unsure how to get started. Because of this, we have compiled this helpful guide that will provide you with information on renewing the paperwork for your…
As a boat owner, you know the annual need to update your vessel documentation. However, what if you don’t have the time to visit the USCG office in person? Or maybe you’ll be out of town when your subscription expires and need to renew it. Don’t stress; you may update your paperwork digitally and avoid…
A bill of sale is probably familiar if you’ve ever purchased or sold a boat or watercraft. It’s a legal document used to transfer ownership of a boat, whether it’s a motorized or non-powered vessel. Taking a boat off the state’s registry is impossible without evidence of ownership. In order to register a vessel, both…
If you own a vessel that falls under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard, you may be curious about what exactly registration is and why it’s required. Every vessel owner in the United States is required to do a Coast Guard registration on their vessels. Any commercial or recreational vessel’s port and starboard sides must…
Is it in your plans to start looking for Coast Guard documentation by name? If so, then you know how important it is to have paperwork for your vessel. If you do not have it, it is possible that you will not be permitted to operate your boat or even renew your registration. There is…
When you are considering purchasing a boat like a yacht, you want to make sure you give serious consideration to all your options before you make a final decision. There may be several boats you are interested in, and before you make the leap to buy one, it is a good idea to get as…
Does it feel like you aren’t entirely sure of which documentation your vessel needs? Have you started to complete US Coast Guard boat documentation but found it difficult and annoying? Those are perfectly normal feelings. We have all felt that way at one time or another. It can seem like it’s all part of owning…
Don’t you know where to start with your United States Coast Guard (USCG) Certificate of Documentation? Have you noticed how hard it is to find a site that easily explains what you should do to get or even how to process it online? That is the reason behind the creation of the Maritime Documentation Center:…