USCG News

Renew Boat Registration Simply, Easily, and for a Long, Long Time

Did you renew boat registration for your vessel this year? Does it seem like it’s been a while since you did so? So many vessel owners all over the U.S. aren’t exactly sure when their vessel registration should be renewed. While it does have to be done annually, it’s exactly the kind of task that…

The Benefits of Online Boat Registration Renewal

Are you a boat owner seeking a straightforward and hassle-free method of boat registration renewal? There is the option of the Coast Guard’s online renewal mechanism now being provided to the public. You won’t have to go down to the Coast Guard station in your town to have your boat registration renewed if you use…

Vessel Registration Simplified in a Matter of Minutes

Vessel registration. Simply reading those words might make you think of hours spent in front of a keyboard, typing every letter out while the day (and night) passes outside. Or, even worse, perhaps it makes you think of hunched over a piece of paper, writing everything out as legibly as possible, lest your forms are…

How To Read a Vessel’s Abstract of Title & Other Useful Info?

If you are the vessel owner, you must grasp the documentation that proves your ownership. We’ll go through what the Abstract of Title is and how to interpret it in this piece, which will help you better understand it. It’s critical to comprehend the papers that prove your possession. An abstract of title, often known…

US Coast Guard Certificate

Decoding the Language of Your US Coast Guard Certificate

In the vast ocean of maritime paperwork, your vessel’s identity is encapsulated in the US Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation. Join Vessel Registrar Center on a voyage to unravel the language embedded within this essential document, decoding the sailor’s cipher that defines your vessel. Visual Elements and Design of the US Coast Guard Certificate Elegant…

maritime documents

Essential Maritime Documents

The official vessel documentation is a type of documentation that proves the nationality of your boat. It is vital for international travel. It also clarifies ownership of your boat in the US. If you are planning to document your boat, make sure to know more about the maritime documents necessary to apply for boat documentation. …

Boat Name Search

Tips for Simplifying Boat Name Search Before Buying a Vessel

Choosing the right boat is not just about searching for the right make and mode. Rather, it is also about finding the vessel that suits your nautical dreams. It must fit your lifestyle. Most of all, it should align with your budget. Plus, it must be free of liens. A boat’s name is often the…

How Much is it to Register a Boat?

You wanted that yacht you saw for sale online. Every day you would spend time looking at the pictures, reading the description, and imaging yourself sitting on the deck of the ship enjoying the breeze off the water. You could go fishing, take exotic vacations, or just enjoy quiet time on the lakes and ocean…

Abstract Of Title for A Vessel for New Boat Owners

When you buy a registered vessel with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), you are obligated to get a title for it and register it with the USCG (USCG). To do this, you need to have an abstract of title for the vessel—an abstract of title details a vessel’s current owner and previous ownership transactions.…

What’s in a Vessel’s Abstract of Title (and Why You May Need One)

Have you had your eye on a particular vessel but aren’t sure if it’s a good idea to buy it? Did you do your research on a vessel yet don’t know if you can trust what you’ve found? These are concerns that potential vessel owners have had seemingly forever. Before you purchase a vessel, you…

US Coast Guard Documentation: Who Does and Doesn’t Need It

Are you uncertain about whether or not you have to get US Coast Guard documentation for your vessel? Have you seen vessel owners in your lake, river, bay, harbor, ocean, or anywhere else that have documentation and are unclear if it’s right for you? It can be confusing, as so many different kinds of vessels,…

Vessel Documentation

Is It Legal to Sail While Waiting for Vessel Documentation to Complete?

Having a boat can give you a life’s pleasure that not everyone has the privilege to experience. You may master boating skills to ensure that your boat sails in the right direction. But that’s not all you need to consider. You also have to think about vessel documentation. That is if your boat requires to…

vessel documentation name query

What is the Purpose of Vessel Documentation Name Query?

Vessel documentation is vital to ensure the legal identification, ownership, and operation of boats and ships. One of the significant tools used in this process is the vessel documentation name query. It serves a specific purpose. Understanding it is important for boat owners, buyers, and legal authorities alike.  The Use of Vessel Documentation Name Query…

Reasons to Use our Service Instead of the USCG Portal

If you are the owner of a USCG vessel, likely, you are already acquainted with the USCG portal. However, were you aware of several advantages to using our service instead? In this piece, we’ll go over four reasons why using our service rather than the Vessel Portal is preferable. Your paperwork and the scheduling of…

How to Conduct A Coast Guard Documented Vessel Search by Owner

When you want to find out more information about a vessel before you buy, it is standard practice to search for the name of the vessel using the USCG website. There are a few ways in which you can look for more information on the boat, however conducting a Coast Guard documented vessel search by…