If you’re in the market for a new vessel, it’s essential to know the requirements for a properly documented vessel. Your state may require annual registration and titling if you keep your boat in the water. Even if your boat is on a trailer in your driveway, you may need to get a title in…
You’ve tracked down the vessel you’ve been searching for. It’s been a long journey to find just the right boat for your coastwise passenger transfer business, but you finally did it. You got everything together, only to discover that… the vessel was built outside of the United States. This might seem like the kind of…
Navigating the waters of boat ownership isn’t just about steering through the waves; it’s also about possessing the correct documentation that anchors the legitimacy of your marine treasure. The Builders Certificate for a boat is an essential document with a historical aura that has traversed through time. At National Documentation Portal, we understand the importance…
While buying and owning a boat might seem pretty straightforward to you when you are seeking to do it for the first time, you should know that there are many rules and regulations that you need to know to make sure you register your boat correctly. This is especially important when you are getting a…
Are you interested in getting financing on your vessel? Does a “Preferred Ship’s Mortgage” sound appealing? A mortgage can make it possible for you to have the vessel you’ve always dreamed of. Yes, a mortgage is a commitment, but it’s one that may get you out on the water in your perfect boat. Over the…
You finally did it, you have the boat of your dreams. Owning a yacht is a delightful way to leisurely enjoy the coast and the sea, but not before getting your yacht documentation in order, of course. Let’s go over what you’ll need to do before setting sail. Yacht Documentation There is a misconception regarding…
Have you been looking for a vessel documentation site but nothing seems to meet your standard? Doesn’t it feel like an online boat documentation site should make the documentation process easier and not more challenging? Before we designed our vessel documentation site, we searched all through the internet to see what else was out there….
As a boat owner, you will eventually need to change a title on a vessel. Having this manual will make what may be a complex procedure much more straightforward. We will show you how to officially register your new boat name. Keep reading, and we’ll guide you through the procedure. Are you considering giving your…
You are either selling your vessel or buying one from someone else and you want to make sure you have all the relevant (and accurate) information about it before the purchase takes place. If only there was a database where you could have access to all of this! Oh, wait… there is. If you are…
Have you been meaning to send in your Coast Guard application for documentation, but it feels like you can’t find the time? Do you find yourself procrastinating, and even when you do schedule out time to complete this form, you just check your phone or find some other distraction until you quit? You aren’t alone…