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…
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…
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…
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…
If you have been following the development of a particular start-up firm, you have become familiar with the idea of a documented vessel at this point. This type of watercraft is exempt from some elements of federal laws that address safety and registration requirements for boats, according to the Coast Guard’s interpretation of those regulations….
Did you just send in your USCG application for documentation and are wondering: “now what?” Do you have a nagging feeling in the back of your head that there’s something you have to do to stay in compliance? So many of the vessel owners we talk to didn’t get started in boating so that they…
Embark on a journey into the heart of vessel identification as Vessel Documentation Online unveils the importance of HIN. Much like maritime DNA, the Hull Identification Number (HIN) is a vessel’s unique identity, offering a wealth of information about its origin, construction, and compliance. In this article, discover how HIN Number plays a pivotal role…