If you are looking into boat ownership for the first time, this can be a very exciting experience for you. You probably spend a great deal of time looking at listings online, catalogs, or going to boat shows or showrooms to see what vessels you like the most. Before you even settle on a boat…
Are you wondering if Coast Guard documentation is a requirement on your horizon? Perhaps you’ve recently acquired a vessel and are unsure about if registration is necessary for your vessel. Over the years, the National Documentation Portal has assisted countless vessel owners in similar situations, helping them navigate the complexities of vessel documentation. While documentation…
Buying a boat involves interacting with the US Coast Guard, including obtaining certification for your vessel. When you are about to purchase the boat, one of the most important pieces of documentation that you can obtain is the abstract of title. This should be obtained prior to the purchase and is evidence of all of…
Do you have a vessel that you want to use in a commercial capacity that isn’t documented? Did you recently receive a foreign-built vessel and want to see exactly how you can use it on American waters? These and similar scenarios are more common than many vessel owners realize. It’s true that there are stringent…
Often, we’ll get some version of the question: “what’s so important about vessel documentation anyway?” Sure, when you want to go out and spend time on your boat, it may seem like one more hassle. But, it’s actually important and can even provide peace of mind. Sure, it won’t make your vessel larger, help you…
Owning a boat is something many people dream of. Have you ever sought out documentation services for your ship? If you’ve ever had to go through this, you know it can be a costly endeavor. Registration and the boat documentation cost may run into the thousands of dollars, and that’s before any connected expenditures like…
Does it feel like it’s too difficult to get all of the forms that you need for your vessel? Has it felt as if you’re always struggling to stay ahead of deadlines? With boat documentation, every detail matters and time is of the essence, staying “on top of it” often poses a daunting challenge. We…
Have you been through each of the online vessel documentation sites but can’t find one that’s really all that easily used? Does it seem like filling out your boat’s documentation is far, far more difficult than it should be? If that’s the case, know that you aren’t alone. We built our site for any number…
Have you found it difficult to get straight answers to US vessel documentation questions? Do you worry about getting the right info from a source you can trust? When it comes to boat documentation, we’re not just experts; we’re passionate boat enthusiasts. Before we began this portal, we were simply individuals who loved boating and…
Have you been trying to get a Certificate of Registration, but aren’t sure of the best way to go about it? Do you have a documented vessel and want to ensure it stays that way? We designed our Vessel Documentation Online site to provide exactly that. While our site has many different forms available, perhaps…