About the US Coast Guard Bill of Sale

If you’ve been reading these blogs for any length of time, then you know that we take great pride in offering all of the vessel documentation services that you might need. That means that we have all of the Transfer/ Exchange, the Preferred Ship Mortgages, the Change of Address forms and everything else. When you…

How to Meet U.S. Coast Guard Requirements to Own a Boat

If you’re a U.S. citizen and own a boat, there are specific requirements you need to meet to keep your vessel legally afloat. The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for making sure all owners of boats and ships in our waters comply with the law, so if you’re not familiar with the regulations, it’s essential…

US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation

Don’t Panic if Your US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Has Expired

Your US Coast Guard vessel documentation is important because it identifies your boat. It’s necessary to renew it on a consistent basis, according to the guidelines set forth by the Coast Guard. Typically, you will receive notice that you need to renew about 45 days prior to the expiration date. But what if you forget…

Let Us Help You With A US Coast Guard Registration Search

Buying a second hand boat can be the start of fulfilling a dream of sailing the ocean or expanding your business by shipping to nearby countries. Buying a vessel is usually uncomplicated, and the documents change hands with very little problem. However, if you want to reassure yourself that you are not wasting your money…

US Coast Guard boat certification

Is the US Coast Guard Boat Certification for Commercial or Private Vessels?

First-time boat owners wonder whether it is necessary for them to register their vessels by obtaining a US Coast Guard boat certification. The short answer is “It depends.”  To Obtain US Coast Guard Boat Certification or Not The United States Coast Guard (USCG) offers boat certification for both commercial and private vessels. The certification requirements…