Whether you are looking to buy a brand-new boat from a manufacturer or you have turned to the secondary market so you can purchase a vessel from a private owner or broker, at some point you will find that you need to do work with the Coast Guard. It may be that you want more…
As April turns into May, summer begins in earnest. This is the time of year most people really enjoy being out on their vessels. Whether you’re hard at work or just kicking back with some friends and family, it’s always important to be safe. We’re always here to help you with your vessel documentation in…
Sell Your Boat Today With a Mortgage Lien Release Form Selling your boat is never an easy decision, but it can be the best way to overcome debt, or move on to funding a new boat. However you whatever your reasons for selling, you need to make sure that your documentation is up-to-date, and that…
Are you trying to learn more about a given vessel? Do you have some information and want to know more? Here at the National Documentation Portal, you can run a vessel documentation search. All you need is the HIN (Hull Identification Number) or the ON (Official Number). There’s plenty of information that this search can…
Purchasing a new boat for your commercial business can be stressful for you. You need to find the proper vessel that has just what you need regarding the engine, deck size, amenities, and features. The boat itself needs to be at a price that fits into your chosen budget for the equipment, as well. Once…
If you are the owner of a United States Coast Guard vessel, you know the need to maintain current paperwork for your boat. But what exactly does it mean for a vessel to have USCG documentation? What are the repercussions of not possessing it, specifically? In the next blog article, we will take a more…
Renewing USCG vessel documentation doesn’t have to be a daunting task. In this guide, we unveil insider tips to ensure a swift and stress-free renewal process for vessel owners. Dive into the expertise of the National Documentation Portal and sail through renew USCG vessel documentation with confidence. Before setting sail into the renewal process, vessel…
In the vast expanse of maritime documentation, there exists more than just bureaucratic stamps – there’s a personal touch. Join us on a journey into the intricacies of Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation, where each certificate becomes a canvas, reflecting the unique identity of your vessel. Brought to you by the expertise of the National…
The last time you and your family were driving out to the beach or down past the marina, you saw a boat that you fell in love with right away. Everything about it from the outside seemed perfect to you, and you could not help but notice the prominent ‘For Sale’ sign that was posted…
Springtime ushers in the siren call for maritime enthusiasts to return to the waters. It’s also a bustling pre-season for the used boat market, where diligent research becomes the keel of smart purchasing decisions. At the National Documentation Portal, we understand the excitement and the caution that comes with buying, selling, or simply exploring the…