What You Can Discover from the Coast Guard Documentation Search You have several friends or family members that own recreational boats or yachts, and you have always enjoyed going out with them when they are out in the water. The times you have spent traveling have made you want to buy a boat for yourself,…
When you own a vessel, you are responsible for submitting the necessary documentation to maintain your boat registered and in compliance with the law. A vessel bill of sale will be one of the essential papers you will need. When one person sells their boat to another, the boat’s ownership must be transferred via a…
Have you been interested in getting a vessel that’s been abandoned in your area? As you might imagine, this can be a delicate matter. In today’s economy, unfortunately, many vessels have been abandoned and simply left in marinas. When vessel owners can’t pay the fees, taxes, and everything else, they may just leave their vessels…
Did you know that the United States Coast Guard (USCG) keeps a database online that lists all registered vessels and the owners of such boats? You can do a free USCG name search that may be made using this database service. These searches can be run by name or by registration number. If you are…
Owners of recreational vessels must register their vessels with the United States Coast Guard to use them for recreational purposes. However, boat owners wondering how to register a boat with the Coast Guard should know that it may be accomplished quickly via the Maritime Documentation Center. Our instructions for completing the registration procedure will be…
How do you document your boat? This is a question that the Maritime Documentation Center has asked a lot. They will provide you with a certificate of vessel paperwork from the U.S. Coast Guard. This is a federally recognized event. The United States Coast Guard may approach you and ask for your vessel paperwork if…