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. Click Here to Perform a Vessel Documentation Search
USCG NVDC: Celebrating the Coast Guard’s Record-Breaking Recruiting Success
The Coast Guard is better and stronger than ever. Now, it’s growing better than ever, too. According to an official press release, the Coast guard has exceeded its fiscal year 2025 recruiting goals. We’re always proud to be working in our USCG NVDC capacity. These results represent the highest numbersRead More
Coast Guard Rescues Five From Sinking Sailboat
A recent rescue off Cape Hatteras once again showed how quickly conditions can change on the water. A 40-foot sailboat began taking on water roughly 110 miles off the coast. The crew aboard signaled distress. The Coast Guard coordinated a fast response across air and sea assets to reach them.Read More
Coast Guard Boat Heroically Returns Home After Windward Passage Patrol
The recent return of the Coast Guard Cutter Campbell from its 54-day patrol shows how active and engaged the Coast Guard remains in protecting U.S. shores and supporting maritime stability. Here at our Coast Guard NVDC, we’re proud of these brave, devoted professionals.  The patrol focused on the Windward Passage,Read More

FAQs