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
How to Use a Boat Bill of Sale When It’s Time to Sell Your Boat
Selling a boat involves much more than handing over the keys and accepting payment. If your vessel is federally documented, the transaction must meet specific legal requirements to ensure ownership is properly transferred and both parties are protected. One of the most important documents involved in the process is theRead More
What is the Best Method for Documented Vessel Renewal?
The best option depends on how frequently you use your vessel, how long you intend to own it, and how much administrative work you want to handle in the future. At the National Documentation E-Portal, we provide access to documented vessel renewal options that allow you to choose a timelineRead More
When and How Do You Use Form CG-1258 for Vessel Documentation?
Form CG-1258 is the primary application used by the United States Coast Guard’s National Vessel Documentation Center for several documentation-related transactions. The form serves as a central document for recording ownership information, vessel details, and other important facts that become part of a vessel’s official record. The form may beRead More

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