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
Preferred Ship Mortgage Form: A Complete Guide for Vessel Owners
The maritime industry relies heavily on the mortgage document known as the Preferred Ship Mortgage Form in the financing process. The lender certification is frequently encountered by vessel owners when obtaining loans and the registration of federally documented boats. A preferred mortgage ship creates a legally recognized security interest, whichRead More
Notice of Claim of Lien Form: What Vessel Owners Need to Know
The Notice of Claim of Lien form is a legal document used to file a financial claim against a documented vessel. Liens may be filed by lenders, repair facilities, suppliers, marinas, and service providers for unpaid vessel debts. Creditors are safeguarded by these claims because they publicly tie up theRead More
What Is the Significance of a Coast Guard Documentation Number?
For documented vessels, federal records become an important source of ownership and identification information. The assigned Coast Guard documentation number remains connected to the vessel's documentation history and helps distinguish it from other vessels nationwide. While many boat owners are familiar with state registration numbers displayed on the exterior ofRead More

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