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 Documentation Online USCG: Complete Guide for Vessel Owners
Ship record keeping has changed a lot with software. Owners of vessels can access, update, and verify documentation via the service today. All of this can get done online.  This way online is making the process easy which was time-consuming. The vessel owners must document properly as it helps withRead More
Vessel Documentation Portal: Simplifying Maritime Compliance
Without the right tools, managing the records, endorsements and regulatory filings of a vessel can be complex. A boat documentation portal makes these processes easier by integrating them all. It provides vessel owners, operators, and lenders with an efficient means of managing documentation compliance. Today’s maritime environment demands for speedRead More
Mortgage Lien Release Form: Steps for Clearing Your Vessel Title
Selling or transferring a documented vessel can involve more paperwork than many owners expect. If there is an active mortgage attached to the vessel, the transaction typically cannot move forward until the lien has been properly addressed. A completed and recorded mortgage lien release can help demonstrate that the financialRead More

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