We believe that a “National Vessel Documentation Center” should make the documentation process easier for vessel owners. This shouldn’t sound like a revolutionary idea, but it kind of is. The documentation process, as you can probably tell if you’ve dealt with it before, is old. It goes back to the very first Congress of the…
“Why doesn’t your site have a boat bill of sale form?” “When I go to your site, I can’t find a bill of sale. What’s up with that?” Those are some of the most common questions we’re asked about bill of sale forms. And, it’s true: if you go to our vessel documentation site, you…
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…
If you have a foreign vessel and want to use it in the United States, either for recreational or commercial use, you will need to apply for a MARAD waiver. That’s because the United States has protections that control access to business between domestic ports. Ships that were built outside of the country must have…
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…
Whether you’re a seasoned boater or a first-time vessel owner, completing your vessel documentation can be intimidating and seem like a daunting task. However, it’s an essential part of owning a boat in the USA, and if done correctly, it can save you time and money in the long run. In this blog post, we’ll…
When you own and operate a boat, it’s necessary to renew USCG vessel documentation, according to the schedule for your vessel and its purpose. This paperwork is a legal requirement and pertains to maritime activities, international travel, and keeping your boating life legal, whether it’s recreational or commercial. As we get closer to 2024, you…
All documentation filed to the Coast Guard for a specific vessel is recorded in an abstract of title. However, it isn’t exactly accurate to say that it is the authoritative history of titles. If a boat has been registered in another country or state before, the abstract may not contain all relevant dates and events. …
Sometimes it becomes necessary to remove a boat from the USCG documentation center. When that happens, there’s a process that needs to be followed to ensure that all of the proper parties are informed of the deletion. A Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation contains all paperwork relevant to the vessel and is where a letter…
Is it possible for you to finance your vessel more cost-effectively? You may wish to apply for a preferred ship mortgage if this is the case. It is possible to profit from cheap interest rates and flexible repayment choices if you get this form of a mortgage. There are specific requirements to be met to…