Being near water can help you calm down. This is especially beneficial if your daily life is stressful. Owning a boat can help you break the stressors. You can use your boat for recreational purposes. You may also consider it as your business. If you do use it commercially, make sure that you comply with…
If you own a boat, then you understand the immense joys and potential risks that come with it. One of those potential risks is getting stranded in an emergency situation out at sea without any aid close by. To counteract this risk, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has approved a set of lifesaving visual…
Unfortunately, there is often a moment in a boat owner’s life in which they need to part ways with their beloved vessels. If that is your case, then you will need to transfer the ownership of the boat to a new owner, or, as the process is formally known, proceed with a United States Coast…
Has your life recently gone through changes that may affect the information on your Certificate of Documentation? Are you looking for a quick, easy way to update the info on your certificate with the powers that be? Here at the Vessel Registrar Center, we always aim to do everything in our power to make updating…
Are you new to boating? If you are not, perhaps, you just purchased a new boat. If you just bought a new boat, there are things that you must do as a boat owner, in addition to properly outfitting your new vessel. For instance, you may need to submit the USCG vessel documentation payment form…
If you are the owner of a USCG vessel, likely, you are already acquainted with the USCG portal. However, were you aware of several advantages to using our service instead? In this piece, we’ll go over four reasons why using our service rather than the Vessel Portal is preferable. Your paperwork and the scheduling of…
You should remember a few things if this is your first time buying or making a USCG Certificate. This article will discuss some of the best practices to guarantee a problem-free implementation. Read on for some valuable pointers, whether you’re a first-time USCG watercraft owner or need a refresher. Here are a few things to…
Are you in the market for a pre-owned USCG boat? If this is the case, you are in luck! Here are some guidelines to help you choose the boat that is most suited to your needs. First, decide what kind of boat best suits your needs. A fishing boat, a speedboat, or something else entirely?…
If you own a boat, then you understand the immense joys and potential risks that come with it. One of those potential risks is getting stranded in an emergency situation out at sea without any aid close by. To counteract this risk, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has approved a set of lifesaving visual…
With the blooming hues of spring painting the landscapes and the gentle caress of warmer winds, many find themselves lured to the vibrant life of the seas, lakes, and rivers. It’s the season where sails unfurl and anchors weigh – a quintessential time for buying and selling vessels. In this flourishing market, it’s paramount to…
Finding out the requirements to transfer the ownership of a vessel will prevent you from having many headaches if you are looking to buy a new boat and don’t want to make any mistakes. If you have a certificate of documentation, this is even more crucial, given that it comes from a federal body and…
Navigating the waters of vessel ownership and registration in the US can be complex. However, understanding the fundamentals is essential for both owners and maritime professionals. One vital tool in this process is the USCG-documented vessel search. This search provides access to crucial information about documented vessels registered with the USCG. Use a Public Database…
If you’re a boat owner who is considering documenting your vessel, here’s one question you don’t have to worry about: should I go to the USCG documentation office…or not? As busy as each of us is in our day-to-day lives, it’s so much easier to just fill all of these forms out from home, work,…
If you have never gone through the process of being on the selling side of a vessel transaction before, then it might be fair to assume that you don’t know all the fine details that are needed in order to make sure that things go as smoothly as possible. It is essential to guarantee that…
Carrying out a federally documented vessel search is a crucial step for many individuals and entities involved in maritime activities. Whether you are buying a boat, conducting research, or ensuring regulatory compliance, accessing accurate vessel documentation is vital. But how important is this vessel search? Where should you begin the process? Who can benefit from…