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Turning With the Tide: Coast Guard Boat Registration Changes as Life Changes

Have you recently gone through some life changes that you feel may necessitate updating your vessel registration? Does it feel like whenever you have to update or renew your Coast Guard boat registration, it’s more difficult than it should be? The truth is that many vessel owners, often have to renew their vessel registration throughout…

Your Boat and the Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Center

A lot more goes into owning a boat than you may realize at first. While you may purchase your ship with the intent of going out and enjoying time with your friends and family, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, or just traveling to warm, exotic places, you have to work at maintaining your boat to keep it…

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How Important Is USCG Vessel Documentation Reinstatement?

Are you considering embarking on a boat-related business venture? If so, it’s crucial to navigate the rules and regulations effectively. Among these requirements is the USCG boat documentation, particularly vital for commercial boats over five net tons. In instances where the Certificate of Documentation (COD) has lapsed, the process of applying for USCG vessel documentation…

Bad Luck to Rename a Boat

Choose the Name: Is it Bad Luck to Rename a Boat

Are you considering renaming your vessel, but you keep asking yourself: is it bad luck to rename a boat? Rest assured, we are here to clarify the process of changing a boat’s name and ease your worries! From understanding the superstition around why some think it is bad luck to rename a boat to applying…

Help Available at the National Vessel Documentation Center

We understand that vessel documentation can be confusing. Even if you’ve spent your entire life on boats and the water, even if you’ve owned your vessel for several years, the documentation process can be an opaque one. You may be going through our site, wondering which document is right for your vessel, if any of…

Boat Bill of Sale

You Have Your Boat Bill of Sale. What Next?

So, you’ve been going through the process of finding the boat of your dreams for some time now, and finally, the stars have aligned and you have come into contact with the perfect vessel and the ideal seller. Once you debate the price that is right for both of you, and you have paid the…

Docked for Good: Certificate of Deletion Vessel and More

A boat is a precious thing. For many of us, having a boat is something that you dream of and spend years planning for. But, all things must end. Eventually, even the most ardent vessel owners often sell their boats. Sometimes, it’s for profit and often it’s to clear space so that they can get…

Get Vessel Information with A USCG Documentation Lookup

You are looking for a new vessel, either as part of your entry into the maritime world, or to extend your business. You have several different boats available to choose from and want to make sure that you buy the right vessel to meet your needs. You also want to check that there is no…

USCG Number

How to Quickly Search for a USCG Number?

The USCG number of your documented boat works like your social security number. It stays with the boat. In that case, even if you sell it, the number remains the same. What is the purpose of this number? How to find it?  Searching for USCG Number — a Common Practice  Searching for this number is…

SSL Protected Online Coast Guard Registration

As a proud boat owner registered with the United States Coast Guard, you know the importance of keeping your vessel safe and compliance with regulations. One requirement for Coast Guard registration is submitting your contact information, including an email address. SSL encryption has made it such that you may now execute this task online in…

Coast Guard Form 1258

What is the Processing Time of Coast Guard Form1258?

Have you bought a new vessel? If you have, then make sure that you have the necessary documents to prove that you are now the legal owner of the boat. And if the boat is more than 5 net tons, make sure that you document it with the USCG. One of the requirements is the…

How to Get Your Boat Documentation in Line? A Comprehensive Guide

If you own a vessel registered with the US Coast Guard, you must keep your boat documentation up to date and in order. In this all-inclusive guide, we will walk you through the actions you need to follow to ensure that your boat’s documentation is accurate. We’ve got you covered whether this is your first…

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Advantages of Owning USCG Documented Vessels

Owning a vessel is a journey that comes with various considerations, and choosing to have your vessel documented by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) brings a set of distinct advantages. In this article, Vessel Registrar LLC, a leading third-party agency for USCG Documentation processing to NVDC, explores the unparalleled benefits of owning USCG Documented Vessels.…

Vessel Bill of Sale

Vessel Bill of Sale: All You Need to Know

Are you considering buying or selling a boat and need to know how that transaction should be recorded? When it comes to keeping track of ownership changes, a vessel bill of sale may be a document you need. As experts in vessel documentation, we’ve helped many to make sure they create a bill of sale…

USCG Satisfaction of Mortgage Scenarios You May Find Yourself In

If you own a boat in the United States, you should know the requirements of a USCG satisfaction of mortgage. Because you never know when you can end yourself in a sticky position, it’s always wise to be ready for everything. Getting a mortgage is essential when purchasing a boat. If you buy your ideal…