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A Boat Registration Overview – Things to Know Before Shipping

If you own a boat and reside in the United States, you must be familiar with the boat registration and titling procedures mandated by the state where you live. Ensure to acquaint yourself with the rules that regulate these things in your region since each state has its own set of laws that govern these…

USCG vessel documentation transfer

Making the USCG Vessel Documentation Transfer a Lot Easier with Documentation Service 

Just purchased your first boat or large vessel? Exciting times ahead! Before you set sail on your maiden voyage, ensure you have all the necessary documents sorted, including the important USCG vessel documentation transfer. If you’re looking for a reliable and efficient way to handle the transfer process, choose the newer technology and  superior service…

USCG Abstract of Title

How to Get an Abstract of Title from the US Coast Guard Online?

The USCG Abstract of Title stands as a vital document. You may think that this is just a simple document. However, its role in maritime documentation is immense. Keep in mind that this serves as a comprehensive historical record of a boat’s ownership, title transactions, and related documentation.  How to Obtain USCG Abstract of Title? …

Changing Your Vessel on the USCG Vessel Registry When Life Changes

Has your life changed significantly since you first registered your vessel? Did you move into a new phase of your life and are unsure how it relates to your spot on the USCG vessel registry? When we’re at the helm of our boats, the water can change at a moment’s notice. One minute, calm seas…

How Do You Write a Vessel Bill of Sale?

If you’re selling a boat, the vessel bill of sale is the most important document you need. The sales process itself is not difficult, but there are several details you need to be very specific about. Keep in mind that this is an official exchange and having the document properly filled in can protect you…

US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation

Steps to Finding the Official Number of a Vessel

The US Coast Guard Vessel documentation has the official number of the boat. It is one of the things that stays with the boat. You can use this number to obtain the detailed history of the boat. But the number is different from the state-registered boats.  What is the US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Number? …

US Coast Guard Bill of Sale Form

Selling Your Boat is More Than Just Filling Out a US Coast Guard Bill of Sale Form

Are you preparing a boat for sale? It can be exciting to sell your current vessel and use the funds to buy a new one. However, there’s more to the sale than the US Coast Guard bill of sale form. Taking the process step by step ensures that you don’t miss anything important and that…

What Our Boat Documentation Search for Websites Taught us

Have you been on the hunt for a vessel documentation site that does everything you want it to? Did you type the words “boat documentation search” into your browser only to not be able to find anything you like? We have, quite literally, been there. Before we created the Maritime Documentation Center, we looked at…

National Vessel Documentation Forms Made Easy

Are you looking for a simpler way to complete all necessary National Vessel Documentation forms? Do you tire of having to go from one site to the next to complete one form after another? These are some of the reasons that we founded the Maritime Documentation Center. We wanted to create exactly that: a center…

Information you Need to Include on a Vessel Bill of Sale

Do you want to sell your boat but don’t know where to start? Are you planning to purchase a vessel and wondering what are the forms you will need? Luckily for you, that is when the vessel bill of sale (and us) come into place. Furthermore, you can even make the document yourself: a handwritten…

Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Reinstatement Online

Are you the registered owner of a boat? If this is the case, you’ve undoubtedly seen that the Coast Guard has resumed the online vessel documentation procedure. Because of this, the Coast Guard has implemented an online system for the Coast Guard vessel documentation reinstatement. The advantages of this strategy much outweigh the disadvantages of…

Renew Boat Registration

10 Undeniable Reasons to Renew Your Boat Registration

Boat registration is required by law, anywhere you are in the US. At all times, you have to carry it on board your boat. You should always check your registration paperwork. In that way, you know when to renew your boat registration. But why is there a need to renew it?  Why You Must Renew…

Understanding The Certificate Of Documentation When Buying A Documented Vessel

Are you a boat owner or maritime business planning to purchase a vessel? One critical aspect you need to be well-informed about is the Certificate of Documentation (COD). This official document is more than just a piece of paper; it’s a pivotal key in transferring vessel ownership. What A Certificate Of Documentation Represents The Certificate…

Preferred Mortgage

What is a Preferred Mortgage with the Coast Guard?

When you decide to be a member of the boating community, it is really important to make sure that you understand all of the relevant terminology that you are likely to come across in the course of your vessel ownership. This is especially the case when it comes to the financial side of things, and…

All Yacht Documentation Registries, Renewals, and Much More

Vessel registration with the US Coast Guard is a complicated procedure with numerous variables depending on the kind and location of the vessel. All Yacht Documentation registrations, renewals, and other essential information will be covered in this piece. If you love your boat, there’s no better way to show it off. Keep it well-maintained and…