Did your vessel certificate of documentation recently expire and you aren’t sure what to do? Now that your certificate has expired, does it seem like you’re out of options? While it may feel that way, it is not the case. There is still a way to get your documentation valid again so that you can…
The maritime world isn’t a cheap one and, as a boat owner, it’s a good idea to do what you can to protect your investment. This is true if you are buying a boat, but also goes for lenders who help finance the purchase of a vessel. So how does a USCG document lookup come…
Do you know what you want to use your vessel for and are seeking the right way to stay in compliance with the Coast Guard? Have you reached the part of the Initial Registration form that asks for your “endorsement” and aren’t sure what to do? While there are many confusing parts to USCG documentation…
Have you found yourself saying: “this is the year I’m going to get my United States Coast Guard documentation done ahead of time?” Does it seem like you just keep putting off filling out these forms and putting it off until so much time has passed? It’s no wonder. Just about no one likes to…
Has the weather started to turn in your area from winter to spring? Have there been more wonderful unseasonably warm days and it feels like it’s time to get your vessel back out on the water? Even though the groundhog saw his shadow, there are some days around America where the air is warm, the…
There are different types of documents you can or must get for your ship if you want to use them. You must inform yourself about US vessel registration when acquiring a ship. Vessels can have state registration or U.S. documentation. It all depends on the activities and the boat’s measure. Learn the difference between one…
In the process of selling your yacht, are you making sure that all of the necessary paperwork is in order? A boat bill of sale may be all that’s required to seal the deal. There is a chance that is the case. Unless, of course, you possess a registered vessel. It isn’t a bill of…
Are you a vessel owner required to do a USCG license renewal shortly? If that’s the case, you’re lucky since this manual will provide you with all the information you want on the procedure. We will give information on what documentation and costs are required in renewing your license, as well as recommendations on how…
You received a letter in the mail from the Coast Guard reminding you to renew your USCG documentation. Maybe you have never renewed it before, or perhaps this is your first renewal. Either way, you may have some questions about the process and how much it costs. Like registering a car, renewing documentation does not…
If you have been wondering about what you need to do when you want to get your United States Coast Guard (USCG) for the first time you have come to the right place. This article will explain to you the steps you need to take to get your initial vessel documentation, when you can choose…