Do you find completing Boat Documentation to be more challenging than it should be? Does it feel like when you sit down to complete your vessel documentation forms it takes far, far too long? At the National Documentation Portal, we are committed to revolutionizing the vessel documentation process, making it as seamless and hassle-free as…
United States Coast Guard documentation can provide boat owners tons of benefits. Unfortunately, not all vessels can be documented. The first requirement of USCG documentation is that the boat has to be at least five net tons. Then, the owner of the boat is a US citizen. Thus, if your boat is, say, less than…
If you own a boat for any extended period of time, it is very likely that you are going to be stopped by the coast guard or local marine patrol at least once or twice over the course of your experience, even for something as insignificant and low scale as a routine equipment check. Though…
Are you the vessel owner who wants to get the most out of their experience with the USCG? In such a case, acquiring a Certificate of Documentation is the way to go about things! You may guarantee that your vessel continues to comply with Coast Guard laws by obtaining this certificate, which entitles you to…
Buying or selling a boat is a lot like it is for you if you were to buy or sell a used car today. You may post or read advertisements in classifieds or online, visit locations or have prospective buyers come to look at your boat and work to negotiate the deal that is best…
Are you looking for more information about a given documented vessel? Do you want to perform a USCG documentation search from a source you can trust? That’s what we offer at our National Documentation Portal. At first glance, our website might seem like your go-to destination for all things related to USCG forms. Whether it’s…
When you have a boat, you can go boating with your family and friends. It’s one of the best ways to have a proper work and life balance. So start sailing and reconnecting with the most important people in your life. Go boating for a day or the entire week on the water together. But…
Many boat owners get the surprise to learn that there is a lot of paperwork to do in boat ownership. Title renewals, changes of address, name changes, and much more require the proper documentation, and the process can be tedious. Vessel Documentation Online is not the U.S. Coast Guard or the National Vessel Documentation Center;…
Here at the Vessel Documentation Center, we’re always glad to talk to fellow vessel owners. Perhaps the most common, most asked question that we receive is “do I have to register my vessel?” If you’ve never owned a boat before, the registrations, licenses, and everything that you have to get become confusing at best. We…
Life carries with it so many things to worry about. That’s doubly true if you have a boat in your life. With safety concerns and more regarding your vessel, you’re liable to have plenty on your mind. That being said, the last thing you should have to worry about is your Coast Guard renewal documentation….