Before getting yourself involved in a boat transaction, you will try to gather as much information as possible. With that in mind, you may find it reasonable to look for your vessel online on the USCG website before purchasing the watercraft. You will notice, however, that it is not possible to conduct the vessel documentation…
You are either selling your vessel or buying one from someone else and you want to make sure you have all the relevant (and accurate) information about it before the purchase takes place. If only there was a database where you could have access to all of this! Oh, wait… there is. If you are…
You know that our vessel documentation portal is used for initial documentation, renewing it, all that kind of thing. But, have you ever looked at our site and wondered: “what are some of those other forms for?” It might not seem like a pressing need right now, but as a vessel owner, you know that…
When selling a boat, it is customary to keep a boat bill of sale on file as evidence of title. In addition to proof of the financial transaction, a bill of sale establishes the boat’s legal ownership. Suppose you are involved in an accident and do not have the original title to your boat or…
When you want to register your vessel in US waters, you need to contact the US Coast Guard. They are the people who document vessels operating from US ports. Anyone who owns a car knows that they have to sign a lot of forms to get the necessary paperwork to drive on the highway, and…
Have you been trying to complete your USCG documentation but can just never find the time? Does it seem like whenever you have a moment to sit down and finish your boat documentation, something else comes up? That’s very understandable. We know how hard it can be to find time in your schedule to take…
If you are a vessel owner, you know it isn’t all skimming over the water and enjoying the cool breeze from your yacht. Vessel ownership is a process far more involved than many would expect. In fact, there is a lot of paperwork involved. Having your vessel properly documented is absolutely essential for owners of…
Purchasing a vessel is aimed for various reasons. There are some people who do that for recreational purposes or commercial use. Getting a boat brings all the excitement to most people. You will need to file a CG-1258 with the United States Coast Guard to get the appropriate documentation.Whether it’s a new or an already…
There’s an old saying: “the two best days in boat ownership are the day you buy the boat and the day you sell it.” That might be a bit harsh, but the logic is sound. The idea is that those are the two days that you have the most to look forward to, the most…
Congratulations: you’ve renewed your USCG documentation. That may seem like a mere formality, but for many people, it’s not as easy as it seems. With hectic, busy lives, it’s not always a simple matter to send in necessary forms. It is, however, quite easy to lose track of the reminders you’re sent for these forms,…