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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Bill of Sale for a Jet Ski: The Watercraft Sale Process
Are you selling a jet ski and want to make the purchase legally binding? A well-drafted bill of sale for a jet ski ensures a smooth transfer, reduces disputes, and may be required for registration or titling in many states. When buying or selling a jet ski or any personalRead More
Advantages of Documenting a Vessel You Own
Are you pondering the idea of officially Documenting a Vessel you Own, but are feeling uncertain about the pros and cons? It's true that some boat owners have no choice but to document their vessels due to specific requirements. Yet, there are other boat owners who willingly choose to documentRead More
Hawaii Boat Registration: State and National Solutions
For vessel owners in Hawaii, understanding how to register and document a boat can feel complicated. Between state requirements and federal options, figuring out what applies to your vesseand what’s optional—can take time. At the National Documentation Portal, we help simplify the federal Hawaii boat registration process, especially when itRead More

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