After spending weeks or months looking at boat listings and going through brokerages in search for the used boat of your dreams, you’ve finally come upon one that suits you to a tee. It has all the features you want, is in good shape, and the price is right, so you’re ready to make your move and buy it. Now that you’re a boat owner, you may want to consider properly documenting your boat. There is a process involved in vessel documentation so that you can get the paperwork done, and there are some things you’ll want to consider for your used boat when you are filing.
A Boat Previously Documented
It may be that the boat you’re buying is one that already has a certificate of documentation on it. There is no requirement that you maintain the documentation (unless the boat is for commercial purposes), but if you decide it’s a worthwhile thing for ease of travel and financing purposes, you’ll want to get the documentation transferred to you as the new owner. There are specific forms necessary to transfer a previously documented boat that you will need to file, and you will have to supply supporting information to complete the application properly.
A First-Time Documentation
When you want vessel documentation for a boat that has never been documented before, the process is a little easier for you. There are forms that must get filled out to apply for documentation with the Coast Guard. The forms can seem a bit confusing to someone who has never had to find this information before, so you do want to take some time to learn about what the forms ask for so you can make sure you fill everything out correctly.
File Everything the Easy Way
You can work towards getting your vessel documentation easily when you come to us at U.S. Vessel Documentation Center Online, LLC. We offer assistance with filing the forms and applications needed to get the documentation for your boat, so you can be sure all the information you supply is correct and the forms are done the right way. Find out more about the services we can provide for you, and how much we can help by coming to our website.
