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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Memories that last forever: that’s what the holiday season is about for many. Holiday parties with friends and family that maybe you don’t get to see other times of the year, office parties where everyone gets to “let their hair down,” and more – the holidays can be a special time. We’re more than just…
As a boat owner, you have the obligation to comply and meet the requirements mandated by the authority. If your boat is over 5 net tons, then you must renew boat registration every year. In that way, you can use your boat legally. Why Renew Boat Registration Regularly? One of the main purposes of renewing…
Everyone who owns a boat in the United States must keep all their documents current. Vessel documentation must be renewed every three years to avoid the risk of incurring fines and other penalties for failing to do so. If the paperwork for your vessel has expired, we will cover what steps you may take in…
The pandemic left us with tough times to come and now it is time to start facing them. For that reason, boat owners may have incurred bank loans to pay for their vessels. This article will explain everything you need to know about the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Satisfaction of Mortgage. USCG Satisfaction of…
It can be hard and complicated to sell a boat, especially if it is registered with the US Coast Guard. Many boat owners don’t know what permits, paperwork, and documents they need to legally sell their boats. In this blog, we’ll showboat owners step-by-step how to sell a documented boat in the US, what the…
Do you wish to register a vessel offshore? If that’s the case, there are a few things you should keep in mind to ensure a simple and trouble-free experience. This may seem like a lot of work, but ensuring your ship abides by U.S. maritime law is necessary. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) provides…