None of us really enjoy filling out paperwork, but the process seems to be a daily part of our lives. No matter where you go or what you may do, there is always a stack of papers that you need to read, fill out, sign, and submit to someone. It gets to the point where…
Category: Documentation Forms
Why You Must Have A Coast Guard Documented Vessel Bill Of Sale
You have decided to buy a second-hand boat that is on the US Coast Guard registry, and know that in order to successfully complete the purchase and record that the seller is no longer the owner of the boat, you will have to obtain a coast guard documented vessel bill of sale. This is essential…
All You Need to Know About Certificate of Documentation 5-Year Renewal
Have you taken care of your certificate of documentation with the Coast Guard? So you’ve purchased yourself a recreational sea vessel. It’s a nice, generous-sized boat that could be your personal haven on water, a floating hotel, or bed-and-breakfast, if you may. You’ve taken care of all the fees and prepared yourself for the expectedly…
Yacht Documentation for Your Recreational Vessel
There is a common misconception among new vessel owners regarding recreational vessels, such as yachts, and their registration with the United States Coast Guard. Some people will say you only have to register commercial vessels, but they’d be mistaken. If your yacht fulfills the criteria outlined below, you will have to get your yacht documentation…
Vessel Documentation to Help You Change Course
Has a misfortune befallen your vessel, causing you to have to change the course of your life? Have you recently encountered a watery mishap with your boat, leaving you feeling adrift and unsure of your next move? Our portal can help. Here, we offer vessel documentation solutions to help you through any stage of vessel…
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…
What Is the USCG Certificate of Documentation CG-1270 Code?
You must be familiar with the form CG-1270 code, sometimes referred to as the Certificate of Documentation, if you are a yacht owner in the United States. The United States Coast Guard provides this certificate. It may demonstrate that your vessel satisfies specific standards, including its size and ability to withstand the elements at sea….
USCG Documentation Forms for When You Change Course
Has your life changed dramatically since you registered your vessel and you aren’t sure what does and doesn’t have to be updated with your registration? Have you gone from one online documentation site to another looking for the forms you need but you can’t quite find them? When your life transitions, your documentation may have…
How to Get a Boat’s Abstract of Title Online (and Why You Might Want to)
Does it seem like it’s more challenging to get information about a boat than it should be? Do you ever find yourself filling out one vessel documentation form after another only to get frustrated and want to just not do it anymore? You aren’t alone. Before we started our site, we were just like you:…
How to Write a Boat Bill of Sale Step by Step
Have you been concerned about what to do about your boat bill of sale? Did you search online for a bill of sale form and were unable to find one? Of course, that’s what happened. The reason for that is that there is no set bill of sale vessel documentation form. This is something that…