To find boat owner history of a documented vessel, use this form to apply for a USCG Abstract of Title.
An Abstract of Title will include the entire boat owner history of the vessel. That includes the identity of the current managing owner. Plus, the Abstract includes the status of any encumbrances/liens on the vessel.
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 Certified Copy of a Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation.
While it will not include ownership information, interested parties can use this link to conduct a Coast Guard boat documentation search at our site.
This search provides information about the vessel 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 vessel’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.