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
Boat Bill of Sale Requirements: Navigating USCG Vessel Rules
Buying or selling a vessel involves more than exchanging payment and handing over the keys. Proper ownership records are essential. A boat bill of sale helps establish ownership, supports title transfer, and may play a significant role when applying for or updating Coast Guard documentation.  What Should Be in aRead More
USCG Abstract of Title: Find a Vessel Owner & More
When purchasing a documented vessel, an incomplete ownership record, an unresolved lien, or a discrepancy in documentation can create complications long after the transaction is complete. That is one reason many buyers review a USCG abstract of title before moving forward with a purchase or transfer. A vessel may appearRead More
MARAD Waiver: Chartering Your Foreign-Built Vessel Legally
Operating a foreign-built boat for passenger charters in the United States involves more than purchasing the vessel and advertising trips online. Federal regulations place strict limitations on vessels that were constructed outside the United States. For many owners, obtaining a MARAD waiver is the legal path that allows limited commercialRead More

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