Has it gotten to the point where you have a buyer for your vessel and you’re about to finish the transaction, you just need to finish the paperwork? Did you take care of everything related to the sale of your boat, yet, there’s something in the back of your head that says “you missed something”?…
Spring. If you’ve been waiting all winter to use your vessel, it can be absolutely wonderful. Lush, green grass, and trees everywhere. Warm air. Gentle breezes. Soft, rolling waves. This is the time of year that so many of us get our vessels out of storage and get out on the water – ready for…
Do you know which yacht documentation endorsement is right for your vessel? Did you just find out at this moment that there’s one more than kind of endorsement available? In these blogs, when we say “vessel documentation,” it’s important to note that there are different endorsements. These endorsements fit different uses for your vessel. So,…
Are you looking for an easier way to complete your Coast Guard documentation? Does it seem like every “documentation center” you click on doesn’t make the process easier, but in some cases, actually makes it more confusing? As a vessel owner, a person with responsibilities and a life to lead, you don’t have all of…
It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the prospect of completing a transfer of ownership paperwork when you’re the proud owner of a USCG vessel. But to do that, you will first need to understand several of the process’s essential components. For instance, who is eligible to be named as the property owner? Who, if anybody,…
It would help if you did not attempt to document a ship without the assistance of an attorney. As the owner of an American vessel, you should be familiar with the paperwork involved. There are too many moving parts when dealing with the government for you to take care of it on your own and…
You should be familiar with the abstract of the title for your vessel if you are the vessel owner. An abstract of title is a record of all of the transactions that have occurred about a specific vessel during its history. It contains information on the history of ownership of the vessel and details about…
If you’re a US vessel owner, you know it’s essential to file a Notice of Claim of Lien (NOCL) whenever work is done on your boat. The boat owner is usually responsible for paying for necessary repairs or replacement of any equipment on board in case of an accident or casualty. If the vessel is…
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…
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…