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
Coast Guard Catches Smugglers Because They Faked a Documented Vessel
When federal authorities intercept suspicious activity at sea, paperwork can be just as important as radar, patrol boats, or aircraft. In a recent interdiction reported by the U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies, smugglers attempted to blend into legitimate maritime traffic by presenting themselves as a Coast Guard documented vessel.Read More
MARAD Waiver Facts: Implications of Recent Changes for Commercial Boats
A properly secured MARAD waiver can open the door for certain foreign-built small passenger vessels to operate in U.S. waters. However, the process is evolving.  At the National Documentation E-Portal, our service simplifies the documentation portion of that process, helping vessel owners file accurately and efficiently when it is timeRead More
USCG Certified Documentation Copy: Purpose, Process and Practical Use
A copy of USCG certified documentation copy is an official, verified replica of the documentation records of a vessel. Authority of Coast Guard. This document is the authoritative evidence of a vessel’s particulars, ownership, and endorsements. Many vessel owners only realize the importance of this document when they face inspections,Read More

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