How to Obtain a Certified Copy of a USCG Certificate of Documentation

A Certified Copy of a USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD) is an official, federally recognized duplicate issued from National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) records. A certified copy is required when the original COD is lost, water-damaged, or mutilated, as well as during Preferred Marine Mortgage loan closings, marine insurance underwriting audits, U.S. Customs and Border…

By: NVDC Renewal | September 29, 2026

Certified Copy of Vessel Documentation: A Complete Owner Guide

A certified copy of the vessel documentation is official proof of federal vessel records for boat owners, buyers, lenders, and attorneys. They can verify who owns the documentation, if there are any encumbrances, oppositions, or registrations against a vessel. A certified copy differs from a regular copy. It is useful to finance, sell, insurance reviews,…

By: michael | May 26, 2026