Do you ever find yourself on the water, captivated by the setting sun, reluctant to return to land? When you’re out on the water, does it feel as if you could just stay there forever? If so, you aren’t alone. That’s how so many of us feel on our vessels. Just as you yearn to…
Are you researching a vessel for potential purchase and want to know the real, definitive truth? Do you have a USCG documentation number and not a whole lot else? It may seem that you don’t have much to go on. But, the truth is, you have everything you need at your disposal, right now, to…
Set sail into the world of yachting sophistication as we explore the art and science of superior yacht documentation. The National Documentation Portal unveils exclusive tips for discerning captains, ensuring every voyage exudes elegance and compliance. The Essence of Yacht Documentation: A Discerning Captain’s Priority Beyond Compliance: Elevating the Yachting Experience with Proper Documentation: Uncover…
Are you worried about missing the deadline for renewing your vessel documentation? Have you sat down to complete the forms for USCG documentation renewal only to find that it’s more difficult than it should be? Here at the National Documentation Portal, we believe that completing all of your vessel documentation should be simple, the kind…
Owning a business that uses a smaller boat as a piece of the operations has been something you have wanted to do for a while. You finally have your business plan in place, have the financing you need, and even have a vessel in mind that would be ideal for you to use for your…
There is a possibility that owners of documented vessels are pondering whether or not they are required to register their vessels in Florida. There is no need for a documented vessel to be registered in the state of Florida to answer your question in a nutshell, but there are certain essential details to bear in…
USCG documentation search is a vital tool for many vessel owners like you. This tool can provide you access to important boat information and documents. The USCG National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) maintains a database of all documented vessels. But you can use our service to search by vessel name or documentation number. Accessing Vital…
If you are the owner of the vessel, then you will need to have some form of registration with either the state or the National Coast Guard. Documenting your vessel with the Coast Guard is the best way to be fully protected both in and out of US waters, and the paperwork can be easy…
As of this writing, it’s August. Yes, that means that in many places, summer is still in full swing. The days are warm, the sun high in the sky, and it may seem like summer lasts forever. However, one look at the foliage will tell you that’s not the case. Autumn is almost here, and…
Owning a vessel requires a lot of form filling and paperwork, and if you happen to sell your boat, or want to transfer it to another person, then you will need to apply for a transfer of ownership certificate. This type of documentation will show the Coast Guard that you have completed a transfer, and…