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,…
The Process of Performing a USCG Documentation Search
Buying a new boat can be very exciting, but there’s a lot of pressure on your part to get the best deal possible on your vessel. In this day and age, a boat is no minor investment, and the used market has really expanded, with a broad range of dealers and private sellers available to…
National Vessel Documentation Center: to Document or Not to Document
Did you just get the vessel of your dreams, and aren’t sure whether or not you have to get it documented? Does it feel like documentation might be the right course of action for your vessel, but you don’t want to just “jump into it?” Documenting your vessel is a decision that many vessel owners…
What is an Abstract of Title and Why do you Need One?
Have you been doing your fair share of research on a vessel you are interested in, but are still uncertain if you can trust all of the information you have come across? Is a boat you’ve been checking on “too good to be true”? Those two questions are the most common ones our customers tell…
How You Can Minimize Pollution with Your USCG Documented Boat
If you own a boat, you understand the vast importance of maintaining the health of our waterways. Sometimes, however, no matter how hard you try, your USCG documented boat can release pollution while at sea. By staying up-to-date on the latest federal pollution regulations, as well as knowing some simple best practices, you can greatly…
Our Vessel Documentation Portal and How to Use It
You know that our vessel documentation portal is used for initial documentation, renewing it, all that kind of thing. But, have you ever looked at our site and wondered: “what are some of those other forms for?” It might not seem like a pressing need right now, but as a vessel owner, you know that…
How We Can Help With A USCG COI Inspection Checklist
It’s important to keep your boat in good working order for many reasons. One is so that you can pass an inspection, which allows you to keep your boat out on the water without problems. Is your Certificate of Inspection coming up due and you need help making sure it’s done properly and on time?…
Renewal vs Reinstatement Explained
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…
What Vessel Documentation Services Can You Find at Our Site?
Where can you go when the time comes to register and record your vessel, and what do you need to bring? Boat owners may use our site’s wide range of vessel documentation services, all of which are intuitive and time-saving to use. According to
How Our USCG Documentation Can Help When Something Goes Wrong on the Water
Did something recently occur on the water with your boat that you didn’t want to have happened and now you feel uncertain about what to do? Does it feel like you should do something with your vessel registration but don’t know exactly what that might be? Whenever any of us go out on the water,…