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How Often is Boat Registration Renewal?

Does it feel like it’s time to renew your vessel’s registration but you aren’t sure? Have you felt a nagging in the back of your mind that it’s due yet you really don’t know? We designed the Maritime Documentation Center, in part, to alleviate those kinds of concerns. Really, we don’t believe that boat registration…

Tips to Make Processing USCG Documentation Easier

As the vessel owner, one of the essential responsibilities is ensuring that all of your USCG documentation is in order. When it comes to the United States Coast Guard (USCG), there are several different things you need to think about. You will require your formal Certificate of Documentation (CD), and that means you will also…

USCG Forms for the Life of Your Vessel

Are you unsure which USCG forms are right for your vessel? Does it feel like every year or so there’s another form of documentation you have to get for your boat and you aren’t sure what it is? That’s not just you. The truth is that vessel documentation can seem confusing and opaque even to…

Minimum Size Required for A Boat to Get USCG Documentation

The USCG has certain size standards that must be met before a vessel may acquire USCG documentation. Vessels must be at least 25 feet in length and 7 feet broad to be registered by the US Coast Guard. There are, however, certain exceptions to this. For example, single-engine powerboats with a length of little more…

Vessel Documentation Search, What Are Your Needs?

Are you wondering where you can easily do your vessel documentation search? If so, the Maritime Documentation Center is the ideal place for you. As the vessel owner documented with the United States Coast Guard, you know how critical it is to have your documentation in order. Several pieces of paperwork need to be submitted…

Who and What Owners Qualify for USCG Documentation

US Coast Guard documentation (aka USCG documentation) has many benefits. It records your ownership with the government, provides you certain protections in foreign waters, can help with financing, and much more. It’s also a vital step for commercial vessels.  Once successfully filed, the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) provides a Certificate of Documentation. This gives…

Your Abstract of Title is Important

When you are preparing to purchase a boat from an owner or a broker you want to ensure that you do all that you can to have a smooth transaction. This means having all the information on hand that you’ll need regarding the vessel to make sure you are buying a good, working boat. Buying…

Navigating The Seas Of Compliance: Understanding Eligibility For Us Vessel Documentation

Navigating the regulatory waters of the maritime world can be as complex as steering through a stormy sea. Boat owners, maritime industry professionals, boat brokers, and service suppliers all face the challenge of understanding the requirements for US vessel documentation. This pertinent paperwork is essential for many vessel owners in the United States, serving as…

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Handling Additional Paperwork in Vessel Documentation in Plymouth MA

Vessel documentation is a vital process that boat owners in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and across the US must navigate to ensure compliance with federal regulations and establish ownership of their vessels. As a boat owner, you may encounter additional paperwork that you have to fulfill to address specific circumstances or requirements. In this post, let us…

Recording Your Vessel’s Journey Through US Boat Documentation

In the maritime world, every vessel has a story. Vessel Registrar LLC invites you to delve into the captivating narrative of your vessel’s journey through the lens of US boat documentation. This article unravels the importance of recording these tales, ensuring compliance, and embracing the transparency that comes with proper documentation. The Significance of Vessel…

Coast Guard Documentation to Utilize Your Vessel How You Want

Are you filling out your initial Coast Guard documentation and are stumped by section “J,” “Endorsements for Which Application is Made?” Do you feel unsure about which of those is right for your vessel and your needs? “Endorsements” are an important part of your documentation. In a very real way, they let the powers that…