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How Long Does It Take to Get an Abstract of Title From USCG?

If you own a USCG vessel, you should have a copy of the abstract of title on hand at all times. Nevertheless, did you know that the USCG can take a while to process one? An abstract of title for your USCG vessel can be obtained for various reasons. An abstract of title is required,…

Why a US Coast Guard Abstract of Title is the Best Choice?

The easiest way to ensure you have all the information you need about your boat is to get an abstract of title from the United States Coast Guard. This document contains a comprehensive history of your vessel, including any liens or other information that may have an impact on its own, as well as other…

How to Manage a Transfer Exchange of USCG Documentation

When you are about to sell a boat, it is important that you know exactly what you have to do when it comes to completing the paperwork. This is vital if you have a certificate of documentation, which comes from a federal body and needs to be exchanged so that it satisfies every legal requirement.…

What’s the Deal with Online Documentation?

Have you reached the point where you have to print out reams of documentation every time you want to work on your yacht? Do you wish there was a more streamlined approach to get all of the information you want, one that did not require you to hunt it out across many websites? The Online…

USCG National Vessel Documentation Center

USCG National Vessel Documentation Center: Charting Your Documentation Course

Navigating the complexities of vessel documentation can be as daunting as steering through a stormy sea. For vessel owners, maritime lawyers, boat brokers, and the boating community at large, the USCG National Vessel Documentation Center services we offer are the compass guiding you through all things documentation. In this blog post, we will explore the…

Satisfaction of Mortgage Form

What is Required For The Satisfaction of Mortgage Form

One of the most important aspects of securing a vessel is the ability to be granted a United States Coast Guard satisfaction of mortgage. In order to be granted this all-important step in the ownership, you and your vessel in question need to be able to meet a set number of requirements, all mostly common…

Take the Time to Perform a Vessel Search by Name

With everything that is listed for sale today, the opportunities seem endless when you want to make purchases like buying a car, a house, or a large boat. There are plenty of companies that sell these things brand-new, but there are just as many listed on the secondary market where you can make a purchase…

Boat Registration Renewal: Faster, Smarter, Better

A “ticking clock” can cause anyone to be nervous. When there’s a deadline, when something has to be done at a certain time, it can make everyone a bit on edge, causing them to not react as well as they might have. Your vessel documentation has to be renewed annually (except for certain exceptions, which…

Coast Guard Name Search

Does Coast Guard Name Search Help You Know If Your Boat is Documented?

If you are buying or selling a vessel, it is pertinent that you carry out a Coast Guard name search. Unfortunately, many boat owners do not know the reason behind it. One of the reasons you should conduct this search is to know if the boat you are buying or selling is properly documented with…

What is a Hailing Port? And Other Questions

Every industry, every hobby has its own jargon. In boating, the jargon might actually be more dense and esoteric than in other industries. While there may be several reasons that this is true, a significant one is that people have been boating for literally thousands of years. That’s plenty of time for terms to be…

What You Need To Know About Buying a Boat with a Boat Bill Of Sale

When shopping for a yacht, there are several different aspects to consider. But once you’ve got it, do you know what to do with it? If this is the first time you have owned a yacht, there is a good chance you do not have a boat bill of sale. A bill of sale for…

Your Connection to the US Vessel Registry

The US Vessel Registry, among other things, keeps track of USCG vessel documentation. If this may sound new to you, it very much isn’t new. In fact, this is one of the first agreed-upon functions of the United States government. The 11th act of the very First Congress was setting up vessel documentation. The reasons…

Coast Guard Documentation Search

How to Properly Conduct Coast Guard Documentation Search in 2024?

Are you shopping for a boat to be used for your business? if you are, then make sure that you conduct a Coast Guard documentation search first. It is well worth your time and effort as it can help you find the necessary information about the boat you wish to purchase.  What is the Purpose…

USCG Vessel Documentation Center to Help You Research Vessels All Over

Do you have your eye on a boat but aren’t sure if it’s the right vessel for you? Are you in the process of doing your research and need an unimpeachable source that you can trust? That’s something we specialize in here at the USCG Vessel Documentation Center. We have multiple forms that can help…