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Like a Boat VIN Number Lookup: The Power of Our Search

Just as every car has a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to establish its unique identity, every vessel has its own identification markers that serve a similar role. For undocumented recreational vessels, this identifier is the Hull Identification Number (HIN). For documented vessels, it’s the USCG Official Number. At the National Documentation Portal, we offer resources…

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The US Coast Guard Documentation Info

When vessel owners begin researching  US Coast Guard documentation info, one of the first questions they ask is whether their boat needs to be documented. The answer depends on the vessel’s size, purpose, and how it will be used. At the National Documentation Portal, we help clarify these requirements and provide a secure, easy-to-use online…

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Advantages of Documenting a Vessel You Own

Advantages of Documenting a Vessel You Own

Are you pondering the idea of officially Documenting a Vessel you Own, but are feeling uncertain about the pros and cons? It’s true that some boat owners have no choice but to document their vessels due to specific requirements. Yet, there are other boat owners who willingly choose to document their boats, and they do…

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Hawaii Boat Registration: State and National Solutions

For vessel owners in Hawaii, understanding how to register and document a boat can feel complicated. Between state requirements and federal options, figuring out what applies to your vesseand what’s optional—can take time. At the National Documentation Portal, we help simplify the federal Hawaii boat registration process, especially when it comes to federally documenting eligible…

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Coast Guard Documented Boat: The Right Forms for Selling It

If you’re planning on selling a Coast Guard documented boat, there are certain rules and procedures that you’ll need to follow. Documented vessels fall under the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard and are governed by federal maritime law.  That means it requires the proper documentation, submitted correctly and in a timely manner. At…

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Factors to Consider When Buying a Documented Vessel

Do you want to acquire a documented vessel but have no idea how to do so? If that’s the case, you’ve found the ideal article. When looking to purchase a boat, documentation may be an invaluable resource. It ensures the vessel has passed a Coast Guard inspection and is safe for passengers to ride. But…

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Answering Your Boat Documentation Questions

Does vessel documentation seem far more complicated than it has any right to be? Do you have burning questions about boat documentation that seem to lack clear answers? Look no further. Our website isn’t just a platform for vessel owners to register their boats; it’s also a knowledge hub tailored to cater to all your…

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