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
Vessel Transfer Exchange Form: A Complete Guide for Boat Owners
The Vessel Transfer Exchange Form is essential for the federal documentation of a vessel’s ownership to be transferred. When a boat is sold, given as a gift, inherited or traded out between parties, the transfer process ensures the United States Coast Guard records reflect the ownership change. Many vessel ownersRead More
How Can I Make Sure My Boat Bill of Sale is Valid and Official?
A boat bill of sale serves as written evidence that ownership of a vessel has changed hands. While the exact information may vary depending on the circumstances, the document should accurately reflect the details of the transaction. A properly prepared bill of sale creates a written record of the transactionRead More
Vessel Title Abstract Request: What Every Boat Owner Should Know
A Vessel Title Abstract Request is a key step in the history of a documented boat that you will need to do. This record represents ownership details, liens, mortgages and transaction history. It is relied on by buyers, lenders and vessel owners often. A buyer who does not check outRead More

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