Do you own a vessel that is registered with the United States Coast Guard? Or have you recently purchased a boat used by them? Anytime you buy or sell a boat, it must be properly documented using a USCG bill of sale. This form transfers ownership from the current owner to the buyer. It’s a…
Several reasons can arise regarding why your status might change with boat ownership. You may feel that it is time that you sell the boat because you just are not using it as much as you did in the past. It could be that you want to upgrade to a newer vessel. Perhaps your spouse…
Do you sometimes think, “Only a documented vessel owner would understand that,” after experiencing anything while aboard a ship? Maybe you are, and if so, keep reading! Due to the increasing number of boats on the lake, another is always nearby. Whether they’ve been there for 50 years or five years, these boats have a…
Do you need to fill out one or more USCG forms, but it feels like you can just never find the time? Have you sat down to complete any form of Coast Guard documentation, only to procrastinate and procrastinate until you don’t get it done? That doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you, rather, there’s…
Boat owners and maritime enthusiasts understand the critical importance of vessel documentation. This practice confers official recognition by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and streamlines your legal operations in territorial waters. Our services as Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Center stand at the helm of this procedure, offering a beacon of guidance for all your…
If you are a US vessel owner, you may wonder what the procedure is for dumping a boat, whether it is no longer seaworthy or the proprietor has chosen to move on. Whether you already have a customer in mind and are just trying to close the deal. Or you’re just seeking to unload your…
There are plenty of sites online that tell you they have the “vessel registration forms you need.” However, even a quick perusal of their site will tell you that they’re missing plenty of different forms of documentation. They might have some of the more popular ones, but they probably won’t have the complete list. The…
Sometimes, depending on the body of water you’re on, you could be stopped by Coast Guard vessels. This isn’t exactly like getting pulled over by the police, necessarily. It could happen for any number of reasons. Perhaps they noticed something amiss with your vessel, or maybe they had some kind of news that they had…
So you need to send some documentation to the Coast Guard, and have been struggling for a few weeks now. The bureaucracy of the USCG means that you have to complete all of the forms correctly each time, and with all of the documentation and evidence that is required. You might have thought that this…
Documentation of a boat or ship’s history may be found in the United States as a Vessel’s Abstract of Title. Transactions relating to the boat or ship are documented in the log. Documents like this one might be helpful when acquiring a boat since they list any known problems with the title. The Abstract of…
Do you need a copy of your Coast Guard documentation but aren’t sure of the process of going about getting one? Did you lose a copy of your Certificate of Registration and don’t know where you are in terms of validity? The Certificate of Registration is a crucially important document for many vessel owners. It’s…
For a lot of boat owners, the process of completing vessel documentation can be a time-consuming and confusing experience, especially when it comes to which endorsement to choose. It could even be the case that you have already picked one endorsement but are considering choosing a new one. We are often asked by clients about…
You should be aware that the boat title transfer and recording for the sake of insurance might be a bit of a challenge if you are a yacht owner. But there’s no need to worry since we’re here to assist you! In this article, we will take you step-by-step through the process of changing your…
Boat owners are required to register their vessels with the proper authorities. When you register yours, your information will be recorded and stored in the boat registry database. Now, if you are planning to purchase a boat, you might want to know if you can use this boat registry to find the owner of the…
Navigating the sea of regulations and requirements for boat ownership can be as challenging as steering through a storm. This is where we can guide you through the Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Center and the documentation process. Whether you’re a seasoned boat owner, a maritime company executive, or providing professional services in the nautical domain,…