If you are the vessel owner and are seeking a quick and easy method to check in with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), you have come to the right place. Sail safely today, and remember to check your Coast Guard vessel documentation! Suppose you register your boat or ship built in the United States…
If you plan to sell your boat, you must satisfy the terms of a mortgage, if you’ve used one to finance the vessel. This lets the United States Coast Guard know that you have sold the boat and that the lien on the boat is no longer in effect. If you fail to do this,…
There’s a certain amount of fun and creativity involved with giving your boat a name. However, there are some rules that go along with USCG documented vessels and their moniker. Whether you’re naming a brand new boat or renaming an existing boat, there are regulations that you must adhere to. Understanding these guidelines before you…
You probably already know that maintaining current documentation can be a hassle if you own a boat registered with the United States Coast Guard. You must send your USCG documentation in through the mail, wait for it to be processed, and then hope that everything is in order. However, there is a more convenient option.…
Do you have to document your vessel or not? You’ve seen folks that have documented their vessels, and maybe even seen some boat owners who you felt should document their vessels but either didn’t do it or haven’t gotten around to it yet? The truth is that, yes, there are some vessel owners for whom…
Vessel documentation service is a process that provides vessel owners with a document that proves the ownership of their vessel. This document is beneficial for vessel owners because it confirms the legitimacy of their vessel and its ownership. Many boat owners often fail to appreciate the significance of their boats. They think boats don’t need…
There can be many reasons why you might want to sell your boat. Perhaps you have not used it as often as you thought you might when you first bought it and feel you would be better off letting it go. It may be that you are ready to purchase a newer vessel or one…
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…
When you buy a boat, it must be registered. This is commonly done with the United States Coast Guard, but may also be necessary at the state level. So what’s the difference? It’s a good idea to understand the guidelines associated with registering your boat so that it can be done with the proper entity.…
Coast Guard documented vessels deal with a fair amount of paperwork, which can feel overwhelming and frustrating at times. It’s important to keep your documentation accurate and up to date for legal reasons but doesn’t make it an easy process. The tips in this guide will help you navigate the paperwork trail and streamline the…