Wondering how to sell a documented vessel? You’re in the right place. The process doesn’t have to be scary or time-consuming. While filing documentation when you sell a watercraft is important, the process has been fully automated and you can do all of it online, saving time and energy. So how is it done? This…
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Tips for Choosing Small Boat Names
Small Boat NamesHaving a boat of your own is great, but since most watercraft have a name, you may be trying to come up with the perfect moniker for yours. There are loads of small boat names to choose from so you can find guidance from many sources. What’s important to remember when you’ve finally…
5 Facts that Explain the US Coast Guard Bill of Sale Form
The US Coast Guard bill of sale form is an important document, both for someone selling a boat and for someone buying a boat. This form is used to transfer ownership of a water vessel, both those with an engine and those without. Like any bill of sale, it’s important to get as much information…
What Are the Requirements for National Vessel Documentation?
If you own a boat it may need to be registered with the US Coast Guard. The first requirement for national vessel documentation is that you have to be a U.S. citizen. You establish this by filling out form CG-1258. You will also have to establish ownership of the said vessel and what it will…
For How Long Are US Coast Guard Documentation Numbers Valid?
Not all leisure craft in the US need to be registered with the Coast Guard but if required, the certificate can last from one to five years. For commercial craft, US Coast Guard Documentation Numbers are valid for only one year from their date of issue. The National Vessel Documentation Center requires an annual renewal…
How to Do a Boat Documentation Search and What it Will Tell You
A boat documentation search allows you to find out information about a specific vessel. One of the most common reasons for doing so is if you are looking for a used boat to purchase but there might also be other reasons for a search. The information you get from the search will tell you vital…
Reasons Every Boat Owner Should Know the US Coast Guard Phone Number
The US Coast Guard phone number is a vital piece of information for any boat owner. A good rule of thumb is to have it near the phone in your boat. You might also consider keeping the phone number as a contact in your cell phone so that you have more than one place to…
The US Vessel Documentation Center: Essential Boat Owner’s Resource
When you own a boat, there are plenty of things to consider and our US vessel documentation center can be a valuable resource. It can help you properly take care of all the paperwork for your boat and be sure your vessel is registered and legal. Much the same way that you register your car…
What Is Maritime Documentation? Here’s a Quick Guide
Proper maritime documentation is a need for everyone who owns a boat or other watercraft. Picking up a vessel means you agree to terms with the government that controls every aspect of your ownership. If you’re the owner of a ship, you need to know the meaning of each shipping paperwork. Your ownership of property…
The Benefits of Using Our National Vessel Documentation Center
You are required to use the National Vessel Documentation Center if you are the owner of a boat owned by the United States Coast Guard. A handful of the many advantages are as follows: NVDC can assist you with vessel transfer and sale operations, as well as keeping track of your documents and the current…