How can I find a vessel’s owner?
To be in compliance with the USCG, a documented vessel must be marked properly. The Abstract of Title is a document that records all owners of a vessel, as well as the vessel's USCG documentation.
Does my boat need to be USCG documented?
Some vessels have to be documented and others can be documented. Vessels that measure five net tons or more and are wholly owned by citizens of the United States can be documented. Vessels that are to be used for commercial fishing activities on the navigable waters of the United States or in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) must be documented. USCG documentation is the process of registering a vessel with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Through this process, vessels receive an official Certificate of Documentation, which provides evidence that they meet USCG safety and security standard
Does a vessel with american vessel registration have to be registered in North Carolina?
Yes, it does. Coast Guard documented vessels that have been in North Carolina for more than 90 consecutive days must be registered.
Does a USCG documented vessel have to be named?
Yes, it does. From Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations, all USCG documented vessels, so as to fulfill the name and hailing port marking requirements, must have a name.
Do coast guard documented vessels have to be registered in South Carolina?
No, they do not. According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Do coast guard documented vessels have to be registered in Tennessee?
Yes.
According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, “Vessels documented by the U.S. Coast Guard must be registered but are not required to display the registration number on the vessel.”
According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, “Vessels documented by the U.S. Coast Guard must be registered but are not required to display the registration number on the vessel.”
Do I need a vehicle vessel transfer and reassignment form?
Not if you have USCG documented vessels, no. Those forms are almost invariably registered with States, and not the federal government.
Does a Documented Vessel Have to Be Registered in California?
No, it does not. The California DMV states that vessels documented with the NVDC are exempt from registering with the State.
Does a documented vessel have to be registered in Illinois?
Yes, it does. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, a documented vessel “is required to be registered (not titled) in Illinois if used upon the waters of this State for more than 60 days in any calendar year.”
Does a Documented Vessel Have to Be Registered in Washington State?
Yes. Any NVDC documented vessel in the state of Washington has to also be registered with the state.
Does a documented vessel need to be registered in every state?
If a vessel has been USCG documented, it does not need to be registered with any state. Documentation is accepted by all states as evidence of ownership, which negates the need for registration. However, if there are changes in ownership or the vessel is used in interstate commerce, registration may still be necessary to comply with certain laws and regulations.
Does a documented vessel require a state title as well?
No. In fact, a vessel that has been documented cannot also hold a state title. Vessels cannot be titled and registered with the USCG at the same time.
