Vessel Documentation Forms

Renew Certificate

Renew your Certificate of Documentation for up to five years in advance. Begin Application

Change of Address

Change the physical or mailing address on your Certificate of Documentation. Begin Application

Abstract of Title

Discover more information about a vessel. Begin Application

Initial Vessel Documentation

Document your vessel with the Coast Guard. Begin Application

Transfer/Exchange

Transfer/Exchange ownership of the vessel, change the managing owner, and more. Begin Application

Reinstatement of Documentation

Reinstate a certificate that expired more than thirty days ago. Begin Application

Certified Copy of Documentation

Acquire a certified copy of the vessel’s certificate as it exists on record. Begin Application

Deletion from USCG Documentation

Delete the vessel from US Coast Guard documentation. Begin Application

Replacement of Certificate of Documentation

Replace the Certificate of Documentation if it has been lost or mutilated. Begin Application

Change of Vessel Name or Hailing Port

Change the vessel’s name or its hailing port. Begin Application

Change of Endorsement/Trade Indicator

Change your vessel’s endorsement or trade indicator. Begin Application

Satisfaction/Release of Mortgage

Apply for a satisfaction of mortgage. Begin Application

Preferred Ship Mortgage

Apply for a First Preferred Ship’s Mortgage for your documented vessel. Begin Application

Notice of Claim of Lien (NCL)

Apply for a recording of a claim of lien against a documented vessel. Begin Application

Marad Small Vessel Waiver

Apply for a waiver of the US-build requirement to conduct limited passenger operations in America. Begin Application

Foreign Vessel Title Search Request

Discover more information about vessels in select foreign countries. Begin Application

Document Upload

Use this form to upload relevant information (USCG 1340 Bill of Sale, Last Will and Testament, Previous COD) to your USCG Documentation application processing.

Upload Documents

Vessel Documentation Search

Conduct a vessel documentation search by Official Number and HIN.

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What Happens When Your Coast Guard Documentation Expires?
You have been taking your vessel to exotic and beautiful places and having the time of your life out at sea just like you always dreamed of. Your vessel has been out for a year since the U.S. Coast Guard documented it. While out there enjoying your time with yourRead More
Solving Common United States Coast Guard Documentation Problems
Do you have questions about United States Coast Guard documentation that it doesn’t seem like anyone is able to answer? When you reach out to so-called “experts” and professionals on Coast Guard documentation, does it feel like they take forever to get back to you (if they get back atRead More
What to Know to Change the Name of Your Boat
Are you tired of your vessel’s name? Do you feel like it’s time to change the name of your boat? Maybe you purchased a boat that came with a name, or perhaps it’s just time to make your boat name something different. The good news is that you can ChangeRead More

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