Vessel documentation and registration can be a confusing process. There is no need to panic if you are a USCG vessel owner who has forgotten to renew your paperwork. To use the Maritime Documentation Center, follow these easy instructions (MDC). Once your paperwork has been reactivated, you will be able to take advantage of all…
Vessel documentation in Florida is an option for many eligible vessels and owners. But there are instances when it is a requirement. Most often, if you are financing a portion of your purchase of the vessel, the financial institution will require you to secure documentation. To document your boat, however, you need to meet specific…
Have you ever filled out an important documentation form, whether it was online or in person, and thought to yourself: “geez, I hope that went through?” Did you ever find yourself feeling triumphant after having completed a difficult piece of paperwork and sending it in, only to be left with lingering doubts that something was…
Vessel documentation is a crucial component of maritime regulation in the US. It serves as a centralized system for recording essential information about boats and ships, including their nationality, ownership, and eligibility for certain activities. As a boat owner, you may wonder if the serial numbers of boats are stored in the vessel documentation database.…
When you take your vessel out on the water, you want to have a safe trip, to return to port exactly as you left it. If you’ve taken your vessel out for a commercial business, you want to provide quality services. If you’ve taken it out for recreation, you want to have a good time.…
Memories that last forever: that’s what the holiday season is about for many. Holiday parties with friends and family that maybe you don’t get to see other times of the year, office parties where everyone gets to “let their hair down,” and more – the holidays can be a special time. We’re more than just…
Everyone who owns a boat in the United States must keep all their documents current. Vessel documentation must be renewed every three years to avoid the risk of incurring fines and other penalties for failing to do so. If the paperwork for your vessel has expired, we will cover what steps you may take in…
Is your boat eligible for vessel documentation? It depends on your boat’s measurement. Typically, if your vessel is over 5 tons, then yes, you can document it with the USCG. The fastest way to do it is by using our vessel documentation service. Vessel Documentation Service in Registering Boats at the Federal Level USCG documentation…
Did you know that you must apply for a vessel documentation change of address whenever you move? If not, you’re likely in for a surprise the next time you try using your boat. Instead, ensure to pick it up as soon as possible (you may miss your deadline). Ask anyone who might be sending you…
You have been searching around for the perfect boat for quite a while now, and you think you have finally found the one that you really want. It has all the features you are looking for, both inside and out, and is right at the ideal price point for you. It looks like the sale…
With over a quarter of a million vessels documented with the USCG in the United States, the relevance of ship documentation in promoting a regulated and safe maritime industry is evident. Are you a newly minted boat owner ready for the USCG ship documentation process? Initially, the multitude of forms may seem daunting. Fear not;…
Do you ever ask yourself “why do I need to take care of my ship documentation?” Doesn’t it feel like vessel documentation is something onerous that doesn’t really help you? The truth is that vessel documentation goes back a long way. This isn’t something that the government just came up with to punish vessel owners…
When you are about to sell a boat, it is important that you know exactly what you have to do when it comes to completing the paperwork. This is vital if you have a certificate of documentation, which comes from a federal body and needs to be exchanged so that it satisfies every legal requirement.…
With everything that is listed for sale today, the opportunities seem endless when you want to make purchases like buying a car, a house, or a large boat. There are plenty of companies that sell these things brand-new, but there are just as many listed on the secondary market where you can make a purchase…
The US Vessel Registry, among other things, keeps track of USCG vessel documentation. If this may sound new to you, it very much isn’t new. In fact, this is one of the first agreed-upon functions of the United States government. The 11th act of the very First Congress was setting up vessel documentation. The reasons…