As of this writing, the COVID-19 pandemic is still going on. This means that so many people are doing the right thing by staying home, in hopes of stopping the spread of the virus. While this is 100% the right thing to do, it’s taken a terrible toll on so many businesses. We’re still open…
Category: Documentation Forms
Deleting Your US Vessel Documentation, When is it Necessary?
On this blog, we touch quite a lot on the reasons behind you needing to get your US vessel documentation but not nearly enough on the reasons to delete it. The form for a certificate of deletion is more useful than you’d think, so let us tell you about the different scenarios in which you…
Info You Need, Info You Can Trust: Coast Guard Abstract of Title
Have you got your eye on a vessel, but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Are you doing the research into a boat (or even some boats) but can’t find an information source you can trust? This is something that prospective vessel owners have been dealing with for a long time. The internet (and…
When You Buy Your First U.S. Vessel
You have been searching around for the perfect boat for quite a while now, and you think you have finally found the one that you really want. It has all the features you are looking for, both inside and out, and is right at the ideal price point for you. It looks like the sale…
How Documenting a Vessel Lets You Run Your Business
Are you in the process of documenting a vessel yet are stumped by section J? Do you know that you want to use your vessel for one business or another, but aren’t sure how to stay in compliance with the powers that be while you do so? There are many benefits to having a Certificate…
Release of Mortgage Form: Release from Worry
Have you been looking to sell your vessel? Or, alternatively, are you unsure about the process for getting a mortgage for your vessel? Financing is a great way to get the vessel that you’ve always wanted. By that same token, you also want it to be handled the right way, too. At our site, we…
A Certificate of Documentation and Safe Boating: Hand in Hand
There’s nothing like boating in summer. Sure, when you go out on your boat in the winter, with the crisp wind in your hair, the leafless trees on the shore, white as far as the eye can see, that’s special. But it’s not summer. It’s not the warm sun, the cool air, swimsuits, suntans, and…
The Requirements and Categories for a Documented Vessel
Maintaining a registered documented vessel will require a lot of attention to each process, but they all have to start somewhere. If you have never documented a vessel, it’s important to know about exactly who gets to document a vessel in the United States. Not only that, but there are different categories under which it’s…
Beyond Documentation Forms: Boating Safely in Early Spring
As the snow thaws and the temperatures begin to rise, have you been thinking about getting your boat out of storage? Or, like many, have you been taking your boat out all year long? Here at the National Documentation Portal, we offer access to documentation forms for vessel owners from all walks of life. No…
Vessel Documentation in Spring and Summer
As April turns into May, summer begins in earnest. This is the time of year most people really enjoy being out on their vessels. Whether you’re hard at work or just kicking back with some friends and family, it’s always important to be safe. We’re always here to help you with your vessel documentation in…