If you are currently in the process of looking for a new vessel to add to your collection or perhaps looking to buy a boat for the very first time, then something that is definitely an essential part of the process is to check whether or not the vessel in question has previously been registered…
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Understanding the CG 1280 Renewal Form
Your Certificate of Documentation is an important form that goes along with owning and operating a boat. This document must be renewed on a regular basis, which protects you and the other people out on the water. It’s a fairly simple process and requires filling out a renewal form and paying a fee. Called the…
What’s At Stake If You Fail to Renew Boat Registration?
When you own a boat, it is your responsibility to process the necessary registration and documentation. It is highly recommended to renew boat registration at least 90 days in advance of its expiration. This will ensure that there is no lapse in coverage. What if you forget to do it? What is at stake? Are…
Demystifying the Documented Vessel Number
Something that is universal among all boat owners in the United States is that when you go through the process of registering your vessel with the US Coast Guard, you will receive an official serial number that confirms and establishes that your boat is now fully documented. This is a number that will belong to…
Just Four Reasons You Need Coast Guard Vessel Certification
Maintaining a vessel in your ownership is an important and significant duty, especially if you don’t want to fall foul of any regulations stipulated by the United States Coast Guard as well as staying safe on the water. To demonstrate that your boat is operating according to legal requirements, it must be properly documented with…
Can You Search Exempt Vessels Using NVDC Vessel Service?
The purpose of the NVDC vessel search is to provide a comprehensive database of information about documented vessels registered with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). But what if you are looking for an exempt vessel? Can you find it on this database? Finding Exempt Vessels on NVDC Vessel Search Engine The use of this…