Do you have a sinking suspicion that your vessel documentation is about to expire? Have you been worried that it’s time for Coast Guard boat documentation renewal, yet you aren’t entirely sure when that’s to happen? These are concerns that vessel owners have felt for a century now (if not much longer). Since almost the very beginning of the United States, vessel owners have had to acquire and maintain their documentation. Today, renewal is easier than ever. We can make it so that you don’t have to worry about this for years to come.
The Importance of Documentation and Renewal
Simply put, if you want to use your documented vessel in the manner that you want, you need to maintain your documentation. That means renewing it every single year. However, if you renew too early, you ultimately work against your own interests. That can lead to you actually losing months of valid documentation that you paid for previously. There is a “sweet spot” with renewal: renewing in the same month of the year that you had documented the vessel in originally.
Coast Guard Boat Documentation Renewal
Every now and then, a vessel owner whose documentation has expired tries to use the “renewal” portion of our site. Unfortunately, that’s not how it works. If your documentation has expired, then you can no longer “renew.” Instead, you have to go through the process of “reinstatement.” Consequently, you must have a physical, literal Certificate of Documentation. If yours is lost or otherwise mutilated, then you need to file for a “replacement.” While neither process may be something that a person wants to go through, at our site, we make both processes smoother than they might be otherwise.
How We Make Renewal Easier
You might think to yourself: “do I really have to renew my documentation every single year?” The answer is: “yes… unless you go through our site.” We understand what a burden it can be to have to renew your documentation year after year. So, we provide the option to renew your documentation for multiple years to come. Here, you can decide to renew your documentation for two years, three years, four years, or even five years in the future if you’d like. That way, you give yourself one less important task to worry about. “Peace of mind,” as a vessel owner, can be invaluable.
Beyond Renewal
Renewal is, in all likelihood, the most common use for our site. However, it’s far from the only important boat documentation form we offer. Here, you can find everything you might need for the course of owning your vessel. From the initial research (the Abstract of Title) to when you first document the vessel, through renewal, through getting a mortgage on the vessel, through satisfying that, and anywhere else your vessel ownership journey takes you, we’ve got your back. Should you have questions about any aspect, we’re glad to answer them. Everything that we offer is here at our site.
