A boat documentation search allows you to find out information about a specific vessel. One of the most common reasons for doing so is if you are looking for a used boat to purchase but there might also be other reasons for a search. The information you get from the search will tell you vital…
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What Happens When Your Coast Guard Documentation Expires?
You have been taking your vessel to exotic and beautiful places and having the time of your life out at sea just like you always dreamed of. Your vessel has been out for a year since the U.S. Coast Guard documented it. While out there enjoying your time with your yacht you did not think…

Yacht Documentation Renewal: As the Seasons Change
Documentation for your vessel lasts for the span of one year. That may seem like a long time, but it really isn’t. Think of all of the things you have to do in the course of a year. Think of all of the things you have to do in the course of a year just…

Transfer Exchange of USCG Documentation & Other Available Forms, Services
Being on a boat is exciting. There’s basically nothing else in life like it. Some other exciting times in boat ownership: when you’re buying a boat (that’s new to you) and when you’re going to sell it to someone else. When those situations arise, a transfer exchange of USCG documentation could be just what you…

American Vessel Documentation: The Basics You Need to Know
Have you been considering getting your vessel documented but have been on the fence about it? Are you unsure about whether or not it’s the right decision for you and your vessel? It’s a big decision, one way or the other, to decide whether or not to document your vessel. There are many benefits to…

Getting Onto the Coast Guard Vessel Registry for Busy Professionals
Have you been procrastinating on taking care of your vessel documentation? Does it seem practically impossible to fit “getting onto the Coast Guard vessel registry” into your busy schedule? If so, you aren’t alone. You have work, your family life, your commute, and anything else going on in your life vs. filling out vessel documentation….

Forgetting to Send Vessel Documentation Renewal Application
When you own a commercial vessel in the United States today, it is up to you as the boat owner to make sure you stay within the laws and regulations set forth by the Coast Guard so you can keep your boat in the water legally and operate your business. You take great care to…

USCG Documentation Center on the MARAD Waiver: Use Your Boat How You Want
Did you recently acquire a foreign-built vessel and want to use it to make money somehow but aren’t sure about the legality of doing so? Have you found an opportunity for a small passenger vessel and want to have all of your “i’s dotted and t’s crossed” before taking advantage of it? Those are just…

New Season, New Name? Changing a Boat’s Name Made Easy
Ahoy, sea adventurers and maritime enthusiasts! As the tides change and a new sailing season beckons, you may consider changing a boat’s name for a fresh start on the waves. Whether you’re a seasoned captain or a new skipper, renaming your vessel might raise excitement and questions. But where do you begin? Changing a boat’s…

Acquiring a Certificate of Documentation and Hanging Onto It
Getting and maintaining US Coast Guard vessel documentation may seem like a daunting task, especially if you are unfamiliar with the process. As fellow vessel owners, we understand the confusion and uncertainty that comes with handling documentation for your vessel. That’s why we have created this comprehensive guide to help you navigate the complexities of…