Imagine this: you’re cruising the open waters, the sun on your face, the wind in your hair… but wait, is that vessel approaching yours properly registered? Is it safe? In the maritime world, knowledge is power. Understanding the vessels around you is crucial for safety, compliance, and peace of mind. That’s where Boater Registration Lookup…
When you set about to buy your vessel, you may have been thinking about any number of things. What you were going to do with the vessel, being out on the water, whether you’d have a crew or do everything yourself, the wind in your hair as you cruise over the water – those are…
“I already have my boating license, do I really need to get boat registration, too?” We hear some version of that question often. A variation we hear: “I got my vessel registered. So, that counts as a boat license, right?” The truth is that they’re very different things. We can help with one of them.…
In our modern era, we seemingly have a technology that can help with everything. You can do your banking online, each of us carries what’s essentially a computer, camera, and so much more in our pocket. Self-driving cars are probably only a few years away. Yet, there’s really no app you can download, nor virtual…
If you’ve just bought a boat for the first time, boat registration requirements and regulations can seem confusing and onerous at best. Of course, they can seem that way if you’ve owned boats for decades. When we built our site, we designed it to make it easy to fill out all of the forms, yes.…
For those who possess a USCG vessel, the Maritime Documentation Center requires registration. However, how long does it take to get a boat registered? Like so many other boat owners, do you fear registering your yacht with the US Coast Guard? You are not alone, but you’re not the only one. It may seem complicated…
Looking for how to register a boat quickly? Do you want to register your vessel but don’t want the process to drag on and on? The Maritime Documentation Center was designed to make it easier for vessel owners to handle all of their documentation. That certainly includes the initial registration, as well as renewal, even…
When you own a boat, it is your responsibility to process the necessary registration and documentation. It is highly recommended to renew boat registration at least 90 days in advance of its expiration. This will ensure that there is no lapse in coverage. What if you forget to do it? What is at stake? Are…
Do you think you need to get Coast Guard boat registration but aren’t sure? Have you thought about getting your boat registered yet don’t know if it’s absolutely necessary? Vessel owners like yourself have wondered about that exact thing for centuries. In fact, in America, vessel documentation goes back to the very first Congress. There…
Once you make the decision to purchase a recreational pleasure craft such as a yacht, there are steps you need to take leading up to and during your purchase. All the typical procedures you would expect, such as choosing the boat, securing financing, and signing ownership documents, are certainly part of what you need to…
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) maintains a US boat registry. If your boat is registered with the USCG, you are allowed to sail in coastal and international waters. On the other hand, if you are planning to purchase a boat, you might want to consider looking into the registry before making a final decision. …
We see it all the time with the vessel owners who come to our site: you finally get the boat that you’ve had your eye on. Then, using the Maritime Documentation Center, you’re able to get your vessel registered. Elated, joyful, and content, they go about using their vessel in the manner they intended. Perhaps…
Did you renew boat registration for your vessel this year? Does it seem like it’s been a while since you did so? So many vessel owners all over the U.S. aren’t exactly sure when their vessel registration should be renewed. While it does have to be done annually, it’s exactly the kind of task that…
You wanted that yacht you saw for sale online. Every day you would spend time looking at the pictures, reading the description, and imaging yourself sitting on the deck of the ship enjoying the breeze off the water. You could go fishing, take exotic vacations, or just enjoy quiet time on the lakes and ocean…
You probably already know this, but if you own a boat, you must ensure that your registration is always up to date. But you should know that your boat registration renewal date might change depending on the state you live in. Check out our guide to learn when your registration must be renewed and how…