When it comes to yacht paperwork, USCG boat owners have an option. Either they pay the boat documentation cost yearly, or they don’t and hope that they never have to establish ownership of their boat in the case of an accident or other issue, is their choice. Having your yacht recorded has several advantages, but…
There might be many reasons why you are interested in taking a look at some ship’s papers. A vessel documentation search can bring some light to important information that you are not aware of, or that is intentionally hidden by its owner due to legal problems. Running a background check can help in many ways…
If you own a boat in the United States, you need to register it with the Coast Guard so that it may legally travel the waterways. If you are not a U.S. citizen but want to operate your boat in U.S. waters, you must process U.S. vessel documentation with the USCG. All boats operating in…
A boat that’s federally registered is a documented ship. That said, its chain of ownership, build, and liens are recorded with the National Vessel Documentation Center. Thus, when you conduct a US Coast Guard Documentation Search, you’ll find pertinent details about a certain ship that’s been federally documented. Performing a Coast Guard documentation search will…
You are the proud owner of a vessel that regularly sails in and out of US waters. You have also registered the vessel with the US Coast Guard, protecting it when you are out on the water and making sure that it is a legal vessel to sail. While you are enjoying your time using…
Why document a vessel? This is likely a question you’ve asked yourself at least once if you’re a recreational boat owner. The purchasing process on its own was already likely a tedious one for you. Now, you have to take care of the post-ownership requirements like titling and documentation, which aren’t a walk in the…
As you may have noticed by now, regardless of the type of boat information you are looking for, you will be able to find it at Vessel Documentation Online. Here, you can learn more about how to get your initial, what a Certificate of Documentation (CoD) is, or the definition of an abstract of title,…
If you’ve read these blogs for any length of time, then you know that we offer a way to handle all of your US vessel documentation online. You can go through our site, find all of the forms that you need, and then fill them out in a matter of minutes. However, we’re not content…
Navigating the waters of boat registration without a title can feel like setting sail in uncharted territory. It can be a perplexing task for new boat owners, manufacturers, brokers, and sellers alike, but it is essential for your craft’s legality and your peace of mind. At National Documentation Portal, we understand the tides of paperwork…
If you are the owner of a USCG Vessel, you know how critical it is to have all required documents in order at all times. But are you aware of the reasons behind the significance of this USCG documentation? The United States Coast Guard is aware of the significance of a vessel possessing appropriate paperwork…