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Understanding the Documentation Requirements for Coast Guard Boat Registration

Coast Guard boat registration is a crucial step for vessel owners, ensuring compliance with regulations and establishing legal ownership. To successfully register your boat with the Coast Guard, understanding the documentation requirements is essential. In this article, we will explore the key documentation requirements for boat registration with Coast Guard and how Vessel Documentation Online…

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A Guide on How to Renew Your USCG Vessel Documentation

Owning a vessel can be a thrilling and rewarding experience, but it also comes with handling administrative tasks such as renewing your USCG vessel documentation. Not only is it a legal requirement, but it also ensures that you have the proper documentation to keep your vessel running safely. In this guide, we will walk you…

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Vessel Documentation Certificate

All About the Vessel Documentation Certificate

The new vessel documentation certificate is essential paperwork demonstrating that you are the vessel’s owner. You should store it somewhere secure and notify the U.S. Coast Guard if there is a change to the information on your plate. When you first acquire a boat, there are many things to learn about managing it and what…

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Boat Size

Why Boat Size Matters to the US Coast Guard

Why does the United States Coast Guard care about boat size? The main reason is that the size determines eligibility to register with the USCG. But the number of passengers that can safely ride on the boat at one time also plays a role. This is for the protection of the boat owner, as well…

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transferring your vessel documentation

Transferring Your Vessel Documentation

  Boating can give you happiness. There’s something about the water that soothes the mind. It can be the feeling of bonding with Mother Nature or the delicate sounds of water. No matter what it is, boating can give you happiness. It’s also an affordable alternative to any recreational activities. Although purchasing one isn’t cheap,…

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Vessel Documentation Services

Are Online Vessel Documentation Services Legit?

 Is it possible that online vessel documentation services are a scam? If you’re attempting to complete the U.S. Coast Guard “Form CG-1270,” this is a typical question many boat owners ask themselves (Application for Documentation and Measurement of Vessels). I find the prospect of needing to utilize an online vessel documentation service to be a…

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Yacht Documentation Services

Reliable Yacht Documentation Services

If you’re a boat owner, you know the importance of keeping your boat registration and documentation up to date and the need to receive yacht documentation services. But did you know that professional services are available that can help make this process quick and easy? Continue reading to learn more about how a yacht documentation…

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