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
Avoid Illegal Charter Violations With USCG Commercial Endorsement Requirements
In recent years, enforcement activity from the Coast Guard has intensified across major boating regions, putting vessel owners under greater scrutiny than ever before. For anyone considering chartering their vessel, meeting USCG commercial endorsement requirements is essential to staying compliant and avoiding costly penalties. Across coastal regions like Miami, PuertoRead More
USCG Documentation Requirements 2026: Staying Compliant Amid Increased Patrols
Recent activity from the United States Coast Guard underscores a clear reality for vessel owners: enforcement is intensifying, and compliance is more important than ever. This moment serves as a timely reminder that 2026 USCG Documentation Requirements can be both administrative as well as essential for lawful and uninterrupted operationRead More
Icebreaking at Mackinac: A Checklist for 2026 Great Lakes Vessel Compliance
As the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mobile Bay officially opens the icebreaking path to Mackinac Island, signaling the beginning of the 2026 Great Lakes shipping season. For commercial mariners and recreational boaters waiting for the spring thaw, this route opening is the starting gun for Great Lakes vessel compliance. WhileRead More

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