It’s never too early or too late to decide on boating gifts. Some of the National Vessel Documentation Center favorite items could be kits, items that fit the season and things that could offer safety to the boating experience. One of the most popular ones is a fender kit in assorted colors. Small fenders are…

The Right Form for Your Vessel Documentation Status
You want to be in compliance with your vessel documentation. However, to do that, you have to know your vessel documentation status. Once you know that, we can help with the rest. The process of getting the right documentation for your vessel may seem difficult or even confusing. Indeed, that’s part of the reason we…

The Benefits of Vessel Documentation
Wondering whether you should get vessel documentation over state registration? If your recreational ship measures over five net tons, there are many reasons to consider documentation. US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation: What Is It? Vessel documentation is a form of registration at a national level, while registration reaches the state level only. It’s one of…

Coast Guard Documentation Center that Makes Renewal Easier
Have you been searching for a simpler way to handle your vessel documentation? Does it seem like every way you’ve found to complete documentation for your vessel has actually been more challenging and difficult than the last? Vessel documentation is a necessary chore, but it doesn’t have to feel like a chore. As vessel owners…

What Goes into a USCG Boat Bill of Sale
Are you looking for a USCG boat bill of sale document? Have you started to put your own together, only to find that you aren’t 100% sure what goes into one? At our vessel documentation service, we get many questions from potential customers. One of them is: “where can I find an official bill of…

Changing Your NVDC Registered Vessel’s Name and Ship Documentation
Do you have a need to put your own stamp on things? Are you considering changing the name of your NVDC documented vessel? If this is something you’re thinking about, there are a few things you may want to take into account. If you take a moment to learn exactly what goes into the process…

US Vessel Registration Requirements
There is nothing like sailing for pleasure on your weekends with your favorite boat. It’s important to be a responsible boat owner and process your US vessel registration to comply with the authorities. Proper paperwork makes everything safer and easier for everyone. We all have to put our part here. To operate any kind of…

Coast Guard Documentation Renewal to Fit Your Life and Vessel
Does it feel like it’s time to renew your vessel documentation but you aren’t certain? Did you try to go through the process of Coast Guard documentation renewal yet found it too onerous so you just put it off? Renewing your vessel documentation is important, but with as much as all of us have to…

Vessel Documentation Renewal Step by Step
No documentation validity lasts forever. After the indicated expiration date that figures on the Certificate of Documentation, you must apply for vessel documentation renewal. The procedure is rather simple, as you can find the right form on the website, and filling it is easy as well. Keep in mind that renewal is valid before the…

The NVDC and Staying Safe on the Water
Having access to an NVDC is important, of course. By having the right documentation all at your fingertips, you’ll be in compliance whenever you go out on the water. That said, it’s important to be safe when you go out on the water, too. During the late fall and early winter, boat rides are incredible,…