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
What to Do After USCG Documentation Renewal: Certificate & State Rules 
Completing your renewal filing through an online service platform provides peace of mind, yet establishing full maritime compliance requires essential actions once your official paperwork arrives in the mail. When vessel owners ask what to do after Coast Guard documentation renewal, the immediate focus centers on handling the freshly mintedRead More
Online Options for Boat Registration Renewal: Multi-Year Terms & Rapid Filing
What are the online options for boat registration renewal for federally documented vessels? In terms of online options for boat registration renewal, documented vessel owners can renew a federal Certificate of Documentation (COD) online through the National Documentation E-Portal rather than waiting for paper Form CG-1280 notices. Recreational vessels qualifyRead More
Benefits of a Properly Documented Vessel: Compliance, Clear Title & Navigation
What are the primary benefits of a properly documented vessel? The benefits of a properly documented vessel includes definitive proof of U.S. nationality, clear federal title priority, and recognized trade authorizations under 46 CFR Part 67. Federal documentation enables commercial and passenger charters to operate legally, perfects marine financing underRead More

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