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USCG Documentation Lookup and Historical Vessels

Embarking on a journey through maritime history requires the right compass. Vessel Registrar LLC invites you to step aboard as we delve into the fascinating world of historical vessels using the powerful tool of USCG Documentation Lookup. Uncover the stories, voyages, and legacies that have shaped the maritime landscape. The Significance of Historical Vessels in…

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New Season, New Name? Changing Your Boat’s Identity Made Easy

The gentle lapping of waves against the hull, the fresh breeze carrying the promise of adventure—spring conveys a sense of renewal and, perhaps, the perfect time to rename your boat. Through the Coast Guard name search, updating your vessel’s name is a breeze, whether for personalizing a recent purchase or simply for a change in…

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How to Make a Claim of Lien Against a USCG Registered Vessel

There are several reasons why a claim of lien may be filed. Understanding the process is an important part of knowing when you have the right to file such a claim against another boat owner. Keep in mind that filing a claim doesn’t automatically ensure that it will be enforced or that you’ll receive any…

Bill Of Sale for a Boat: A Complete 2022 Up-To-Date Guide

Are you in the market for a new boat? If so, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the bill of sale boat process. Buying a boat can be as exciting as it is expensive. While the initial purchase price of your new watercraft weighed heavily on your mind at the time of your purchase, you…

Exploring the NVDC and Boating Safety in spring

Individuals must pay attention to some of the winter activities that can still pose a danger as the weather begins to soften up and people begin to plan their activities for the summer. You should always ensure that you are up to date on your boat safety before sailing in the spring, even though the…

Boat Online Registration from Practically Anywhere

“I know I have to get my boat registration done, but I can do it later.” If you’re like so many vessel owners, you’ve probably had that thought. In fact, you’ve probably had it multiple times in a day. That’s perfectly understandable, as there’s nothing exactly fun, glamorous or exciting about filling out your boat…

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US Coast Guard Boat Documentation Lookup: How to Know if the Boat is Documented?

It is a crucial step, as a boat owner, to know if your boat is documented with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) or not. This is especially true if your boat is over 5 net tons. Thankfully, you will know more about the documentation status of your boat by accessing the centralized database of…

National Vessel Documentation

US National Vessel Documentation: The Bedrock Of Maritime Standards

When you make the decision to become the owner of a vessel in American waters, you are essentially signing a contract to promise that you are going to uphold all of the various maritime standards that are implemented in the region to maintain order and safety across the industry and the boating community. Complying with…

Boat Numbering

The Basic Guide to Boat Numbering

As a person who is keen on boat ownership, we are sure that you will have noticed the numbers on the sides of boats and wondered exactly what they mean. Boat numbering is one of the primary and essential aspects of vessel ownership, and it is really important to understand the guidelines that can help…

Coast Guard Vessel Database

What Are the Key Features of the Coast Guard Vessel Database?

The Coast Guard vessel database is a repository of information about documented vessels. This database serves as a centralized source for details related to boats that have undergone the documentation process with the USCG. If your boat qualifies for Coast Guard documentation, its information can also be found in this database.  Documented Vessels in the…

Clearing the Decks: How to Obtain a Vessel Certificate of Deletion in the US

A Certificate of Deletion, or COD, is an important document that the United States Coast Guard (USCG) issues in order to officially remove a vessel from the USCG documentation database. This document is issued in the form of a certificate. When a vessel owner wants to sell their vessel, export it to another country, or…

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Why Do You Need a USCG Documented Vessel Database and What to Look for?

You can access a public USCG-documented vessel database using our service. But why would you want to use it? And if you use it, what are you trying to look for? What kind of information can you find? Here are the details.  USCG Documented Vessel Database and Its Wealth of Information  This database contains a…

When Do You Need a USCG Satisfaction of Mortgage?

Weekly, one of the most common questions we receive is related to the USCG Satisfaction of mortgage. As such, the Maritime Documentation Center has decided to create this article to explain to you everything that has to do with it. When purchasing a boat with the help of a loan, a particular type of them…

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Boat Registry Online: Taking the Hassle Out of Boat Registration

We are in the digital age where we are constantly being bombarded with screens and information overload. But what a way to remedy this is to step into the grand outdoors and crystalline waters taking the opportunity to boat. And you all know that boating is not just about leisure. You can also use your…