F.A.Q.

HOW DO I REPORT A BOATING ACCIDENT?

Hopefully, you are never in any kind of boating accident, whether you have a documented vessel or any other kind. However, in the event that you are, there are certain protocols that you have to follow.
 
To wit, you have to report to your State reporting authority if on your vessel:
 
Someone dies.
Someone is injured and requires medical treatment beyond what first aid can provide.
Any damage to the vessel and other property exceeds $2,000 or more.
There is a complete loss of any vessel.
Someone disappears from the vessel under circumstances that indicate death or injury.

How Can I File Form CG 1280?

Vessel owners can use this link for documentation renewal form CG 1280.

Documentation must be renewed annually. Through our site, vessel owners with a “Recreational” endorsement will have the option to renew their documentation for up to five years in advance.

What is Boat Documentation Form CG-1280?

That is the form for vessel documentation renewal. You can use this link for form CG-1280.

Documentation must be renewed once a year. Through our site, vessel owners with a “Recreational” endorsement will have the option to renew their documentation for up to five years in advance.

What is Vessel Renewal?

Through our site, vessel owners can go through the process of “vessel renewal” in the context of renewing their Certificate of Documentation.

Interested vessel owners can use this link to vessel renewal forms.