Compliance with the Coast Guard and safety are both ensured by proper documentation. Even if you don’t own a boat, knowing when your Coast Guard documentation renewal is due is a good idea. Remember, you never know when you’ll need to get aboard or off a ship. When it comes time to renew your papers,…
Picture this: a crisp winter morning, frost glistening on the deck of your beloved vessel. You’re eager to cast off and embrace the serenity of the off-season waters, but first, there’s a crucial task to tackle – ensuring your paperwork is shipshape. Enter the CG-1258 form, officially known as the “Application for Initial Issue, Exchange,…
Are you in the process of figuring out whether or not you want to get a Coast Guard documentation number? Have you looked into it and are still on the fence? The truth is that documenting a vessel isn’t an option for every vessel. Indeed, some don’t qualify. By that same token, there are those…
If it is time for you to renew your certificate of documentation or you want to finally document it, you might wonder whether or not to go to the Coast Guard documentation center yourself. With our services, though, there is no need for you to do that. All you have to do is fill out…
When you research a specific boat, you want to be sure the information you get comes from a reputable source. A Coast Guard boat documentation search with us is a great way to find out what you need to know, which is especially important if you plan to buy a boat. No matter why you…
If you are a boat owner in the United States, it’s essential to know how to determine the status of your boat through a U.S. Coast Guard documentation search. You must be aware of how to access the Coast Guard’s data for all boats and their owners in the nation. In order to guarantee that…
When you’re well-prepared with proper United States Coast Guard documentation, spending the summer on the water won’t be a source of stress for you. This year is no exception to the rule that the summertime is a busy season for the United States Coast Guard (USCG), as it is every year. Because there are now…
Do you have a vessel that isn’t documented that you want to use on American waters? Did you recently come into possession of a foreign-built vessel and you want to see what you can use it for legally? Some folks think that if they have such a vessel, there isn’t much that they can do…
When it is time to transfer ownership of a documented boat to your name, efficiency, and timeliness are vital. Documented boats are registered with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). This agency requires a proper transfer of ownership to ensure legal compliance and a smooth transition of responsibilities. If you use a Coast Guard documentation…
Do you know if your vessel is eligible for ship documentation? Does it feel like documentation is something that may benefit you, but you aren’t entirely sure if it’s right for you? At the Maritime Documentation Center, we have plenty of customers who come to us for all of their vessel documentation needs. That said,…
When purchasing a vessel you may have noticed the different types of paperwork you need to issue to comply with the federal or state regulations. What type of license you get and where to register your boat will depend on some characteristics, like the size of your vessel or the use you give to it.…
Every vessel that navigates the navigable waters of the United States is required by law to have some Coast Guard Documentation from the Coast Guard. This document identifies the vessel by its name, as well as its kind, size, and country of origin. Additionally, it gives the captain of the vessel permission to sail the…
When it comes to Coast Guard documentation, what is it all about? The registration or licensing of a ship or boat is called C.G. paperwork. It serves as proof that the yacht or vessel has satisfied all of the safety criteria specified by the USCG, and it also offers some limited liability protection to the…
Does the Coast Guard documentation process seem more complicated than it should be? When you sit down to try to actually complete your documentation, does it feel like it takes too long? We understand how important both your time and your money are. Thus, we do everything in our power to streamline the documentation process…
Knowing how to conduct a proper Coast Guard Documentation Search can be a really helpful tool to help you out if you own a pleasure boat, a fishing ship, or a diving vessel. While this information is freely available on the US Coast Guard website, it might be difficult to find what you are looking for.…