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Vessel Bill of Sale: What Is It and Why Do I Need One?

When you own a vessel, you are responsible for submitting the necessary documentation to maintain your boat registered and in compliance with the law. A vessel bill of sale will be one of the essential papers you will need. When one person sells their boat to another, the boat’s ownership must be transferred via a…

What Should You Do if You Want to Claim an Abandoned US Vessel?

Have you been interested in getting a vessel that’s been abandoned in your area? As you might imagine, this can be a delicate matter. In today’s economy, unfortunately, many vessels have been abandoned and simply left in marinas. When vessel owners can’t pay the fees, taxes, and everything else, they may just leave their vessels…

USCG Name Search Through Your Computer or Smart Device

Did you know that the United States Coast Guard (USCG) keeps a database online that lists all registered vessels and the owners of such boats? You can do a free USCG name search that may be made using this database service. These searches can be run by name or by registration number. If you are…

How To Register a Boat with The Coast Guard Through Our Website?

Owners of recreational vessels must register their vessels with the United States Coast Guard to use them for recreational purposes. However, boat owners wondering how to register a boat with the Coast Guard should know that it may be accomplished quickly via the Maritime Documentation Center. Our instructions for completing the registration procedure will be…

Step by Step Guide for a Boat Bill of Sale Form

It’s vital to ensure you have all the proper documentation before buying or selling a boat since doing either of those things may be an exciting process. Because a bill of sale form for a boat is one of the most critical papers involved in the transaction, it is essential to have a solid understanding of…

Using the Bill Of Sale for Boats to Sell Your Vessel

A bill of sale for boats should be used if you need to transfer ownership of a US Coast Guard (USCG) vessel. While transferring ownership of a privately owned watercraft and a USCG vessel has certain parallels, the paperwork required for each transfer form is somewhat different. In order to sell your yacht swiftly, you…

Yacht Documentation Services Available at Our Website

Yacht documentation services have come to an end for those looking for them! We provide different document services at the Maritime Documentation Center to make the registration process easier for USCG vessel owners. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get your boat up and run. Maritime authorities create Yacht…

Coast Guard Documentation Fee

The Reasons for Paying Coast Guard Documentation Fee

Coast Guard documentation is vital for some boat owners. This document informs the USCG about the owner of the vessel and how it must be used. If you travel on foreign or domestic seas, you are required to secure it. And before you can obtain one, you will have to pay a certain Coast Guard…

A Better Way for Proper Boat Licensing and Registration

We don’t believe that boat licensing and registration should be difficult. That shouldn’t be revolutionary, but it kind of is. For many years, dealing with boat registration was like going to the DMV but much worse. After all, it’s not like many people could simply ride their vessel over to the facility, dock it, and…

Pros And Cons of Documenting a Boat: Compare and Decide

As the owner of a USCG vessel, you are responsible for adequately documenting your boat. While registering your yacht may seem a time-consuming chore, there are specific pros and cons of documenting a boat. There is a reasonable probability that if you own a boat in the United States, you will interact with the Coast…