The warm breeze is beginning to swirl, indicating that the much-awaited spring is upon us. This is a time when the maritime community—boat owners, brokers, and enthusiasts alike—starts to prepare for the boating season. Whether buying a pristine vessel, selling your seaworthy companion, or exploring refinancing options, understanding how to perform a “vessel documentation query”…
Some USCG vessel owners need help to complete the necessary paperwork. The amount of vessel documentation that has to be filled out and submitted might be intimidating. A service like Vessel Documentation Services provides a simple approach to ensure all necessary steps are performed (VDS). Thanks to VDS, you may rest easy knowing that your…
Commercial vessels and recreational boats that plan to engage in commercial activities are required to obtain Coast Guard documentation. It’s optional (though often beneficial) for non-commercial recreational vessels to also seek USCG documentation. This legal documentation keeps track of certain important information about maritime vessels, including ownership and financial history. Another facet of a vessel’s…
Did you know it is not too difficult to locate the Coast Guard documents by name? A computer with access to the internet and a few minutes of your time are all required to complete this task. Do you need assistance locating a document or rule that the United States Coast Guard issued? If you…
Many aspects of life have become more convenient. From online shopping to remote work. You can even obtain a Certificate of Documentation for your vessel without having to leave the comfort of your home. It is a task that once required numerous visits to government offices and lengthy paperwork. Just imagine sipping your morning coffee…
A vessel bill of sale is a document that certifies the legal transfer of ownership of a boat from one person to another. This ownership may only be legally transferred when both parties sign the document. If you sell your boat without having this paperwork in place, you risk being vulnerable if there is a…
Did you recently come into possession of a foreign-built vessel and you aren’t sure how you can use it? Do you have designs on using your vessel to make a few bucks but want to be certain you comply with the powers that be? This exact kind of situation is more common than you may…
The ownership of a yacht that is rarely used presents unique challenges. There are a lot of expenses and duties involved in maintaining a boat, and it can be hard to tell if it’s worth it when you can only use it for a fraction of the year. When you factor in the expensive cost…
Do you own a boat and have a documentation number issued by the US Coast Guard? In that case, were you aware that you can use the e-Documentation system provided by the US Coast Guard to submit your US Coast Guard vessel documentation electronically? This system offers many benefits, including tracking the progress of your…
Are you looking to learn more about whether or not you should join the US Boat Registry and how it could benefit you, if at all? Our vessel documentation site is here to help. In this blog post, we’ll be going over the US Boat Registry in detail, explaining what it is and why it…
Our boat online registration site has always made it easier to register your boat and fill out other forms of documentation. From the very beginning, that’s what our site was designed to do. We saw how difficult and time-consuming it was to fill these forms out by hand, so we wanted to find a better…
When searching for a watercraft to purchase, you must consider the prerequisites established by the U.S. Coast Guard. When operating a watercraft on public waterways, the Federal Government has several stringent guidelines that must be followed. Before purchasing a boat, you must be acquainted with these regulations. It is feasible to own a watercraft without…
As of this writing, it’s late November. That means Thanksgiving dinner, the leaves completely off the trees, and snow falling all across North America. Sure, there are many hardy souls who take their vessels out on the waterways in the winter, but for many of us, it’s more of an off-season until the world warms…
USCG Documentation Forms If you are using your boat for recreational purposes only, you do not need to register it federally. The United Coast Guard does not mandate owners of a recreational boat to document their vessel. But they do encourage it. Why? USCG documentation offers plenty of benefits, especially if you like to travel…
Vessel documentation USCG creates a clear chain of ownership. In that case, owning a vessel is a lot simpler and more transparent. If you travel in international waters, then this documentation can provide enough protection. If you wish to push through with the process, you may want to know the requirements needed to document your…