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How To Reinstate Vessel Documentation at Our Website

Vessel documentation and registration can be a confusing process. There is no need to panic if you are a USCG vessel owner who has forgotten to renew your paperwork. To use the Maritime Documentation Center, follow these easy instructions (MDC). Once your paperwork has been reactivated, you will be able to take advantage of all…

Complete Your Coast Guard Registration of Vessels with Us

As a new boat owner, you need to be aware of the laws and regulations governing your use of boats within US waters. One of the most important rules that you must follow is the required Vessel Documentation. This is a very old regulation, and one which is strictly demanded from the government. Completing your…

How Much Does it Cost to Renew Boat Documentation Online?

If you were over there, scrolling through the internet, looking for how much does it cost to renew boat documentation, congratulations! You have come to the right place. The Maritime Documentation Center will explain to you in this article not only the price of the renewal but also the definition of the documentation, what to…

Better Vessel Documentation Practices

Many of us are emotionally attached to our vessels, understandably so. After all, many of us have spent much of (if not the majority of) our lives on the water. We know our vessels as well as if not better than our homes. Indeed, for so many of us, our vessels are home. So, we…

Register a Boat In Minutes Flat

We’re all busy. Each of us has so many things to do, you want to be able to save time on every task that you can. The more time you spend with paperwork, documentation and the like, the less time you spend enjoying yourself, with friends and family, or just having a good time. That’s…

Performing a Documented Vessel Search by Name

Making any large purchase in life always requires great thought on your part. You never just jump into buying a house or a car without looking everything over, performing inspections, and doing research on the home or car you want to buy. If you are considering purchasing a commercial boat or large recreational vessel, you…

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A National Vessel Documentation Center that Works for You

Do you want to get all of your vessel documentation done easily? Does it feel like it’s harder to complete vessel documentation than it should be? If so, you aren’t alone. Indeed, those are some of the reasons that we started the Vessel Registrar Center in the first place. Here, owners of all kinds of…

How to Conduct A USCG Documentation Search by Number

You are looking for a way to find more information about a potential vessel, and want to know where to begin your search. You may think that the vessel looks to be in good condition, and that everything seems functional within the boat itself, but you also want to know more about the history of…

Coast Guard Documentation Vs. State Registration

The SC-28 offers local advantages and national privileges regarding Coast Guard documentation vs. state registration. Because there is no state vessel registration or decal fee, you will save money. Check with your state’s department of motor vehicles to see if this option is available, but it may be worth doing some research to see if…

How to Make Use of The Documented Vessel Number

When you register your vessel with the US Coast Guard, you will receive an official number which establishes that the ship is fully documented. This number belongs to the boat for the rest of its lifetime, and this means that you need to display it so that it can be found easily by the Coast…

Learning about the MARAD Small Vessel Waiver Program

If owning a commercial vessel has long been a goal of yours so you can conduct business using a boat on the waters in the U.S., you will quickly find out that there are many restrictions and regulations that you must adhere to along the way. One of the most important issues for you to…

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Navigating the Sale of a Coast Guard Documented Vessel

Buying or selling a Coast Guard-documented vessel can be both exciting and overwhelming. The idea of having some money and being done with a boat you no longer want or need is enticing and gives you the funds to buy something new. However, as a boat documented with the USCG, it’s important to follow all…

Should You Use the USCG Portal?

You probably have heard of the USCG portal and you might be wondering why you should use it or even what it is. If you own a registered boat it’s important to be responsible for the documentation you processes. Being able to review and obtain that documentation quickly can help with moving through legal processes…