To find owner of a boat, apply for an Abstract of Title through our site. If the boat has been documented with the United States Coast Guard, the Abstract of Title will include the managing owner of a documented boat as well as the ownership history of a boat and the status of any encumbrances/liens on the boat.
Use this form to apply for a Coast Guard Abstract of Title.
Another way to find the managing owner’s name and address is through a Certified Copy of a Certificate of Documentation. Anyone can use this link to obtain a US Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation.
While it will not include ownership information, interested parties can use this link to conduct a boat registration search at our site.
This search provides information about a boat such as its name, Hull Identification Number (HIN), Official Number (ON), service information (endorsement and more), tonnage information, build year, and other information. Additionally, this search includes when the boat’s Certificate of Documentation was issued and when it will expire.
If you have further questions about American vessel documentation, contact the Vessel Registrar Center at info@usvesselregistrar.us or (800) 535-8570 Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.