FAQ's
Will the Coast Guard Send a Notice for Renewal of My Documentation?
Yes, they will. The NVDC mails renewal CG-128 notices to the addresses of all managing owners. This is done 45 days before your Certificate of Documentation’s expiration date.
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.
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.
Do I Have to Register My Coast Guard Documented Vessel in New Mexico?
Yes, you do. Coast Guard documented vessels also have to be registered in New Mexico.
MUST A DOCUMENTED VESSEL BE REGISTERED IN MISSISSIPPI?
No. If you have a documented vessel in the state of Mississippi, then you do not have to register it with the state.
I HAVE A USCG DOCUMENTED VESSEL. DO I HAVE TO REGISTER IT IN ALASKA?
No, you don’t. If you have a USCG documented vessel, a vessel that is documented with the Coast Guard, then you do not have to register it in the state of Alaska.
What’s the process for Coast Guard Renewal Documentation?
Vessel owners can use this link for Coast Guard renewal documentation.
Documentation must be renewed every 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.
Documentation must be renewed every 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.
How Can I Obtain USCG COD Renewal?
Vessel owners can use this link to renew their Certificate of Documentation.
Documentation must be renewed annually. At our site, vessel owners with a “Recreational” endorsement have the option to renew their documentation for up to five years.
Documentation must be renewed annually. At our site, vessel owners with a “Recreational” endorsement have the option to renew their documentation for up to five years.
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.
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 the Process for Documented Vessel Renewal?
Vessel owners can use this link for documented vessel renewal through our national vessel documentation site.
Documentation must be renewed each 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.
Documentation must be renewed each 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 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.
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.
How Do I Renew Documentation With the Coast Guard?
Vessel owners can use this link to renew documentation with the Coast Guard. That is the link to renew boat registration through our site.
Documentation must be renewed every year. Vessel owners with a “Recreational” endorsement will have the option to renew their documentation for up to five years in advance.
Documentation must be renewed every year. Vessel owners with a “Recreational” endorsement will have the option to renew their documentation for up to five years in advance.
How Can I Renew Boat Registration in Louisiana?
Vessel owners can use our site to renew US Coast Guard boat documentation. Use this link to renew boat registration in Louisiana.
Documentation must be renewed every 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.
Documentation must be renewed every 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.
