Summer is already here, and this may well be your last chance to secure that all of your boating documents are in order before setting sail. If that happens to be your case, this article is for you, as we will be talking about the NVDC renewal process and how to take care of it…
NVDC Renewal: Costs and Other Details You Need To Know
If you are the owner of a boat and have a documentation number from the Coast Guard, then you must know the procedure for renewing your NVDC. In the United States, it is the responsibility of the National Vessel Documentation Center to issue and manage documentation numbers for boats, and they are now in the…
List of NVDC Forms You Can Process Through Our Website
Do you own a boat registered with the US Coast Guard and are seeking information on how to file NVDC forms? No need to look any further! Instructions on electronically filling out and submitting these forms are provided in a step-by-step format on our website at U.S. Vessel Documentation Center. In addition, the rapid and…
When You Will Need National Vessel Documentation Center Forms
Do you know you need national vessel documentation center forms, but you aren’t sure which ones? Did you get the feeling, in the back of your head, that you should get some information from a National Vessel Documentation Center, yet you aren’t exactly sure what? This is more common than you might realize. Many of…
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…
The NVDC and Staying Safe on the Water
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,…
How to File a Notice of Claim of Lien for an NVDC Registered Vessel
Have you performed some work or maintenance for the owner of an NVDC registered vessel? Have you had a difficult time receiving payment for your services? You may think your options are somewhat limited, but the maritime industry, like most other lines of work, does have protections in place that allow you to recoup what…
Changing Your NVDC Registered Vessel’s Name and Ship Documentation
Do you have a need to put your own stamp on things? Are you considering changing the name of your NVDC documented vessel? If this is something you’re thinking about, there are a few things you may want to take into account. If you take a moment to learn exactly what goes into the process…