It would help if you did not attempt to document a ship without the assistance of an attorney. As the owner of an American vessel, you should be familiar with the paperwork involved. There are too many moving parts when dealing with the government for you to take care of it on your own and…
Have you ever spent an hour and a half in line at the DMV to renew coast guard documentation? Get sick of visiting the DMV and filling out those tedious documents every few years. Your Coast Guard paperwork may now be renewed online at the Vessel Documentation Center. Boat owners no longer have to wait…
The “Coast Guard portal” isn’t a physical place; rather it’s a place online. It’s where your information goes so that you can get the Coast Guard documentation you’re looking for. The problem is that it isn’t always easy to deal with. That’s where we come in. Here at Vessel Documentation Online, we’re all about making…
As a captain, the responsibilities of ensuring a smooth voyage extend beyond the helm. Vessel documentation is a crucial aspect that sets the course for legal compliance and ownership validation. In this article, we delve into the captain’s perspective on the intricacies of documentation, with a spotlight on the efficiency and support provided by the…
Are you looking into buying a boat for the first time? Whether you are purchasing a ship for personal use for vacations, fishing, or sailing in luxury, or you want one for commercial purposes to start up or enhance a business, there are steps you need to follow that go along with the financial investment…
Have you been trying to renew your vessel documentation online but found it’s more complicated than it should be? Does it feel like a chore having to go through the entire vessel renewal process year after year? Our National Documentation Portal is here to help. In fact, renewing your documentation is one of the most…
Have you gotten to the part of the initial vessel documentation application that asks about your “endorsement?” Are you unsure which endorsement is right for you? That’s one of the many ways we can help here at our USCG documentation portal. Picking the right endorsement is crucial for using your vessel how you want to,…
When you have a boat for sale, eventually you’re going to need a bill of sale. In fact, you may want the bill of sale even if you never end up selling the boat. It gives you the capability to transfer any liens or fines to the new owner along with ownership. Of course, as…
Did you just purchase your dream vessel and aren’t sure what vessel documentation is necessary? Or, alternatively, are you unclear about whether or not you have to document your vessel? American vessel documentation rules can be a bit opaque, to say the very least. Our National Documentation Portal was specifically designed to make them clearer. …
Are you looking for a way to stay in compliance with the USCG in terms of documentation, come what may? Do you worry about losing your Certificate of Documentation? As you may know, to be in compliance when you operate your documented vessel, you must have a Certificate of Documentation. A picture of it, something…