Are you struggling to complete the Coast Guard’s National Vessel Documentation Center forms accurately, or do you not know which documentation you need to achieve the required outcome? The USCG website is notorious for being difficult to navigate, and you may have tried to find the documents you need without much success. You may have…
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…
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…
Every ship in the United States requires to carry proper documentation to operate legally. One of the most important documents of a vessel is the certificate of documentation. Comply with the authorities to be a responsible boat owner at all times. The certificate of documentation applies only for federal-level documented vessels under the United States…
Interested in acquiring a new boat? The design, color, model, and many other details can be tempting, but what may hide beneath them? An abstract of title can help to unveil and disclose potential deal-breaker issues within the boat. It’s important to do a little background research on the ship you want to buy. While…
As the proud owner of a new vessel, the last thing on your mind may be filling in a load of forms and certificates relating to your purchase. However, before you get on your boat for the next pleasure trip, it is essential that you fill in a CG-1258 form. This form will allow you…
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…
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…
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…