Have you been researching sites for USCG forms, yet it seems like you can’t find all of the forms that you need in one place? Are you tired of jumping from site to site, just to find all of the forms that you need for your vessel? We decided to build our “Vessel Documentation Online”…
Category: Documentation Forms
Applying for a MARAD Waiver
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…
USCG Renewal: How to Do It, and What Happens When You Don’t
Do you feel like it’s just about time to get your USCG renewal? Are you uncertain about just how the process works? Renewal might just be the most common use of our site. It’s something that you have to do often, yet it’s also the kind of thing that’s easier than you might think to…
National Vessel Documentation Center Certificate of Documentation: Simple
Have you been trying to get a certificate of documentation yet find that it’s a more complex process than you might have thought? When it comes to asking a National Vessel Documentation Center Certificate of Documentation-related questions, does it seem like they ask more questions than they answer? A Certificate of Documentation can be crucially…
Submit Your Release of Mortgage Form with the United States Coast Guard
There’s no bigger relief than that coming from finally fulfilling your vessel mortgage. However, before you get to fully enjoy that satisfaction, you will have to submit some paperwork, including your release of mortgage form, to the United States Coast Guard. Let’s talk about what that process is like. What is a Release of Mortgage?…
Documented Vessel and The Ins, Outs, Dos, and Don’ts
Have you been considering documenting your vessel, but aren’t sure if that’s the right path for you? Do you find yourself confused at figuring out what the difference between a “documented vessel” and an “undocumented” one is? These are questions that can be a bit opaque for even the most experienced vessel owner. The truth…
The Importance of Coast Guard Vessel Documentation and Safety
Coast Guard vessel documentation is important. When you’re in compliance with it, you can go out on your boat with peace of mind. Whether you’re on the water for commercial reasons or recreational ones, you’re free to do as you please. However, no matter what reason you’re on the water, you have to be safe….
USCG Forms That Involve Liens, Mortgages, and More
Do you want to secure financing for your vessel? Does the idea of getting a mortgage on a boat appeal to you, but you aren’t sure what all that entails? Financing can make owning a vessel that much easier. Whether you’re using the vessel for recreation or commercially, not having to pay for the entire…
Keeping Your NVDC Status in Compliance, Come What May
Do you have a nagging suspicion, in the back of your head, that there’s something you have to do with your vessel documentation? Does it feel like something threatens your NVDC status but you aren’t sure what? This is common. Many vessel owners feel a bit of a free-floating anxiety when it comes to their…
A Fresh Start With the Release of Mortgage Online Form
There’s an old saying: “the two best days in boat ownership are the day you buy the boat and the day you sell it.” That might be a bit harsh, but the logic is sound. The idea is that those are the two days that you have the most to look forward to, the most…