A bill of sale is a document required in the state of Florida to legally transfer ownership of a boat from the seller to the purchaser. Before signing the vessel bill of sale, it is essential to double-check that all of the facts are accurate and that it has been notarized since this is a…
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Are There Different Types Of United States Coast Guard Documentation?
You are certifying a boat for the first time, and need to provide a lot of information in order to receive proof of documentation. If you have not experienced this process before, then it may be extremely confusing, and this information is not made any easier to understand by all of the different varieties of…
Boat Documentation Services for When the Waters Grow Choppy
Has something recently occurred in your life that you feel may negatively affect your vessel documentation situation? Does it feel as if you should respond, in some way, in terms of updating or changing your documentation yet you’re unsure exactly what that could be? These are the kinds of concerns that vessel owners face quite…
Things You Didn’t Know About Your Vessel’s Abstract of Title
You should be familiar with the abstract of the title for your vessel if you are the vessel owner. An abstract of title is a record of all of the transactions that have occurred about a specific vessel during its history. It contains information on the history of ownership of the vessel and details about…
What Does A Transfer Exchange Of USCG Documentation Mean?
Whenever you buy or sell a boat, you will need to submit documentation to the USCG. Filing the right report to the Coast Guard will mean that you are now the owner of the boat, or have transferred ownership to another person. This can be especially important to ensure that the Coast Guard is speaking…
The Best Way to Work with the USCG National Documentation Center
We have all heard nightmare stories from family, friends, and co-workers whenever someone has to deal with a government agency. Whether it is a federal department, a state one, or part of your local government, you are, invariably, going to end up waiting in line, going back and forth several times, making mistakes, and getting…
Just Some of the Ways We Make Documented Vessel Renewal Easier
Do you find the vessel documentation renewal process to be a chore? Does it seem like it gets more challenging to remember to renew your documentation every single year? Of all the different reasons that vessel owners utilize our portal, the most common is perhaps for documented vessel renewal. There are many reasons for that. …
Every Coast Guard Registration Form in the Palm of Your Hand
The digital, nigh-paperless world didn’t always exist. In the past, if you had to get all of your vessel documents in one place, it wasn’t easy. You probably had to print them out or physically go to get them, which meant that you had to carry them, put them in some kind of folder or…
Applying for a MARAD Waiver
While buying and owning a boat might seem pretty straightforward to you when you are seeking to do it for the first time, you should know that there are many rules and regulations that you need to know to make sure you register your boat correctly. This is especially important when you are getting a…
Simplifying Vessel Documentation Renewal: Effortless Compliance
Understanding the Importance of Vessel Documentation Renewal Explore the crucial role of vessel documentation renewal in maintaining regulatory compliance and operational integrity. Learn why vessel owners must prioritize the renewal process to ensure seamless operations in the maritime industry. Streamlining the Renewal Journey with National Documentation Portal Discover how the National Documentation Portal streamlines the…