Some time ago, you applied for your certificate of documentation. Maybe it was your initial if it was the first time. Perhaps it was your United States Coast Guard USCG renewal, if you remembered on time. Or, there is a chance as well, that it was your reinstatement of the documentation you had to process…
Have you been looking for second-hand vessels but you are not yet sure about buying them? Did you conduct the proper research but you are still uncertain about what you found? Don’t feel bad about it, it happens to everybody. That’s the reason why the United States Coast Guard (USCG) came up with this document:…
Are you looking into a vessel that you’re interested in, but aren’t sure if you can trust the information you’ve come across? Have you been talking to a motivated seller and want to make sure that what you’re hearing isn’t “too good to be true?” Those are just some of the reasons that vessel owners…
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…
Interested in acquiring a boat that may arouse suspicion regarding its owner or previous owners? Sometimes the price might be tempting, but it could hide mortgages and liens with it. Beware of wrongful vessel owners that want to get rid of unpaid debts by passing them to you. In order to make things right with…
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…
When dealing with a Certificate of Documentation, such as getting a certified copy, a replacement, or deletion, it’s important to know there exists a form for each one of these options. Let’s take a look at them so you can figure out which one you need. Applying For A Certified Copy Of Documentation If you…
Are you in the process of determining whether or not you want to get a USCG documentation number for your vessel? Did you get a number and are now unsure about what to do next? There are so many benefits that come from having a documented vessel. For many vessels, such as those that measure…
Has the time come for you to document your vessel for the first time and you’re feeling a little unsure about the process? Do you feel that documenting your boat is the right course of action yet you’re still reticent to do so? If you’ve never documented a vessel before, it’s perfectly natural to be…
Are you worried about your USCG Certificate of Documentation expiring? Do you not know, off the top of your head, when exactly your certificate will expire? These are concerns that vessel owners have had essentially since the United States instituted vessel documentation. Here at our site, one of our main goals was to make the…