A change in ownership of a USCG vessel requires the previous owner to provide a new certificate of documentation to the new owner. There is a change of ownership when the present owner sells the boat to a new one. A certificate of documentation form must be completed by both the seller and the buyer…
Have you brought a small vessel into the United States that wasn’t made here and are wondering how you can legally use it? Do you want to use your vessel how you’d like, yet also don’t want to run afoul of the law? These are questions that vessel owners have wrestled with for a very…
When it comes to selling your vessel, protecting your interests is paramount. The Coast Guard Bill of Sale serves as a vital document in vessel transactions, safeguarding the rights and responsibilities of both the buyer and the seller. In this article, we will explore the significance of it and how Vessel Documentation Online ensures your…
Have you missed the deadline to renew your Coast Guard documentation? This blog article will offer information on what to do and how to proceed in the event that this occurs, as well as how to renew it. As the owner of a USCG boat, you must be aware of the dates for the renewal…
Have you tried to renew your USCG documentation and found it complicated? Do you procrastinate completing your USCG license renewal application because it seems like you just don’t have the time to do it? These are common concerns. This time of year (and really, any time of year) we all have so many responsibilities and…
When you own or operate a boat, whether for commercial or recreational purposes, it’s important to be aware of the Coast Guard safety requirements that go along with it. In addition to following the laws regarding safety on the water, there is some safety equipment that you must have on board your vessel at all…
For many small boat owners, their first query is “What is a vessel certificate of documentation?” This is a typical question since the documentation process is tricky and daunting. Documentation is a kind of registration that registers your vessel with the USCG. It demonstrates that you’re permitted to utilize your boat in U.S. commerce. However,…
If you want to avoid going to a brick-and-mortar Vessel Documentation Center, you will be happy to know that you can complete most, if not all, of your vessel paperwork online. Not only can this save you time, but it also saves effort. No more filling out papers by hand, and then having to mail…
It is common knowledge that having a vessel that is properly documented may provide its owner with a variety of advantages. There are a lot of benefits that come along with making your US Coast Guard documented vessels official, much lower costs, and simpler travel. One of those benefits is easier travel. But what exactly…
Have you tried to file your Coast Guard Documentation, whether online or in person, and found that it’s more difficult than it should be? Does it seem like whenever you sit down to actually finish the work you find it takes so, so long? You aren’t alone in that. Many of us here are vessel…