When it comes to boat ownership, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is how to legally register your vessel. Two common options in the United States are obtaining a Certificate of Documentation (CoD) from the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) or opting for state registration. In this comprehensive guide, brought to you…
You may have dreamed of owning a vessel for many years, and finally you are able to make your ambitions come true by purchasing a second-hand boat. Once you are the proud owner of the new ship, you have to make sure that it is fully protected, and that you are free from risk if…
When you own a boat, navigating the waters is not just about the thrill of adventure—it also comes with responsibilities and regulations. One critical aspect of boat ownership that often gets overlooked is documentation renewal. In this guide, brought to you by Vessel Documentation Online, we’ll explore why timely Boat Documentation Renewal is of utmost…
There are some things in life you can count on. The seasons changing. Winter being colder than the summer. It being an incredible experience to be out on your vessel, going where you want when you want. One more thing you can count on: you have to renew your USCG vessel registration every year. Each…
Have you been looking for a simpler way to complete vessel documentation online? Does it seem like completing the forms you need is more difficult than ever? If so, our portal very well may be able to help. Boat enthusiasts share a common sentiment – their passion lies on the water, with the wind in…
Any time that you engage in a substantial transaction like buying a house or a car, you know that there is going to be necessary paperwork to go along with taking care of the deal. It does not matter if you are the one doing the selling or the buying – you are still going…
At our site, we take pride in having just about all of the different forms of documentation that a person might need through the course of vessel ownership. That said, not everyone will need every form that we have at our site. One form we’re often asked about is the NVDC Satisfaction of Mortgage. The…
Do you find it tiring to have to search all over the internet for the vessel documentation forms you need? Are you unsure about exactly which forms you’ll need and when? We created the National Documentation Portal to not just serve as a home of vessel documentation forms, but also as a home of vessel…
In the not so recent past, there was nothing particularly easy about documenting a vessel. In fact, it was basically the opposite: it could feel like the process was as onerous as possible. Instead of making it easy to get the documentation you needed, it could seem like the process was being made intentionally difficult….
This blog was written in the spring when the world seemed to wake up from the winter. The sun is out, it’s actually warm and there’s a sense of possibility in the air. This is the perfect time to be on a boat. Sure, the water might be a little cold (depending on where you…