If you have recently purchased a new or used large recreational boat, you likely have been spending a great deal of time out on the water, enjoying each moment you experience at sea. There are many great adventures that can be ahead of you when you own a boat like this, and you can get…
The ongoing pandemic has turned the world upside down and we are still far from seeing the shoreline of this. US vessel documentation processing has drastically changed as well since there is hardly any personal attention anywhere until the next advice. The Internet made a lot of things easier for everyone during these times of…
You finally did it! – you went out bought yourself the beautiful new boat you have always wanted. The boat looks spectacular, has all the features you wanted, and you cannot wait to get the chance to get the boat out in the water so you can travel. The only thing holding you back now…
Have you been looking to find out more about a vessel that you have your eye on? Does it feel like vessel documentation is the kind of thing that you really don’t want to have to spend too much time on? As vessel owners ourselves, we understand. Indeed, we try to do everything we can…
Documentation plays a vital role in vessel ownership, ensuring compliance with regulations, establishing legal status, and facilitating smooth transactions. As a vessel owner, understanding the ins and outs of Coast Guard documentation is crucial. In this article, we will explore key considerations for vessel owners regarding documentation and how Vessel Documentation Online simplifies the process.…
We believe that a “National Vessel Documentation Center” should make the documentation process easier for vessel owners. This shouldn’t sound like a revolutionary idea, but it kind of is. The documentation process, as you can probably tell if you’ve dealt with it before, is old. It goes back to the very first Congress of the…
“Why doesn’t your site have a boat bill of sale form?” “When I go to your site, I can’t find a bill of sale. What’s up with that?” Those are some of the most common questions we’re asked about bill of sale forms. And, it’s true: if you go to our vessel documentation site, you…
Not all leisure craft in the US need to be registered with the Coast Guard but if required, the certificate can last from one to five years. For commercial craft, US Coast Guard Documentation Numbers are valid for only one year from their date of issue. The National Vessel Documentation Center requires an annual renewal…
All documentation filed to the Coast Guard for a specific vessel is recorded in an abstract of title. However, it isn’t exactly accurate to say that it is the authoritative history of titles. If a boat has been registered in another country or state before, the abstract may not contain all relevant dates and events. …
When we started our U. S. Vessel Documentation Online site, we wanted to build a USCG portal that was for vessel owners. Our customers aren’t the authorities, but rather, the people who own the vessels. So, our site’s design reflects that. We’ve done everything with the expressed goal in mind of making the documentation process…