Becoming a vessel owner is a long-term commitment. Regardless of whether you are using it for recreational purposes or commercial ventures, there is a great deal of maintenance and research that can go into caring for your vessel. Before you even purchase it, however, you want to make sure that you have thoroughly researched a…
Did your vessel certificate of documentation recently expire and you aren’t sure what to do? Now that your certificate has expired, does it seem like you’re out of options? While it may feel that way, it is not the case. There is still a way to get your documentation valid again so that you can…
Do you know what you want to use your vessel for and are seeking the right way to stay in compliance with the Coast Guard? Have you reached the part of the Initial Registration form that asks for your “endorsement” and aren’t sure what to do? While there are many confusing parts to USCG documentation…
Have you found yourself saying: “this is the year I’m going to get my United States Coast Guard documentation done ahead of time?” Does it seem like you just keep putting off filling out these forms and putting it off until so much time has passed? It’s no wonder. Just about no one likes to…
Has the weather started to turn in your area from winter to spring? Have there been more wonderful unseasonably warm days and it feels like it’s time to get your vessel back out on the water? Even though the groundhog saw his shadow, there are some days around America where the air is warm, the…
There are different types of documents you can or must get for your ship if you want to use them. You must inform yourself about US vessel registration when acquiring a ship. Vessels can have state registration or U.S. documentation. It all depends on the activities and the boat’s measure. Learn the difference between one…
Have you been looking for a way to complete your USCG forms that is easier and simpler? Does it feel like every online Documentation Center actually makes the documentation process more onerous? At our vessel documentation site, we understand that just about all vessel owners would rather do anything other than fill out documentation. So,…
You’ve been saving for years now, waiting for the opportunity to come along where you have enough to buy the recreational boat you’ve always wanted. Now that you have a good amount saved for the down payment of your vessel, you can start looking at options in the new and pre-owned markets for a boat.…
Have you already applied for renewal or reinstatement and you are still waiting for your USCG documentation papers to come along? Are you worried you haven’t received any news from the authorities yet? Maybe you want to have everything ready for your favorite fisheries season but still can’t get past twiddling your thumbs. Back in…
Has something occurred with your vessel and you aren’t sure how to deal with it in terms of vessel documentation? Does it seem like boat documentation is opaque and sometimes hard to understand? Boat owners all across America feel that way. As vessel owners ourselves, we certainly remember the feeling of knowing that there was…