If you are the owner of a large pleasure vessel like a yacht or the owner of a commercial vessel for your business, getting documentation for your boat is important to you. The documentation is required by law for all commercial vessels, and for large pleasure boats, it can be an important component for you…
Paperwork can feel like the bane of our existence today. Even though we live in what is called the “Electronic Age,” everywhere you turn, you get more paperwork that you need to fill out, type up, and send to someone or somewhere. Not only does all this take time and effort, but a lot of…
When you own a boat, there are plenty of things to consider and our US vessel documentation center can be a valuable resource. It can help you properly take care of all the paperwork for your boat and be sure your vessel is registered and legal. Much the same way that you register your car…
Do You Need To Take Out A Preferred Ship Mortgage? Spending money on your first vessel can be a big investment, and many new boat owners choose to opt for a mortgage on their boat in order to afford the cost. Going to a bank or lending society and requesting money in order to purchase…
Are you considering taking your vessel out on the water this fall? Have you had a few unseasonably warm days and want to give it a shot? As the cold grip of winter increases its hold, vessel owners eagerly anticipate the adventures to have. While it makes sense that some vessel owners are quick to…
If you ask us what are the most common questions we receive every day, customers inquiring about the Abstract of Title would definitely rank amongst the top five. With that in mind, Vessel Documentation Online created this helpful guide with some of the basic features of the document. Let us tell you what this particular…
When you decide to buy a boat, you will need to supply the proper paperwork. In order to register with the U.S. Coast Guard. One such document is a boat bill of sale, which legitimizes the seller and proves that they made the purchase. Completing this essential piece of paperwork is important for both buyer…
Getting your initial Coast Guard documentation is one thing. Keeping it is another. At Vessel Documentation Online, we can help you to do both. At our site, you can do what you have to do to register your vessel in the first place. Then, you can renew your documentation at our site, too. That way,…
Before getting yourself involved in a boat transaction, you will try to gather as much information as possible. With that in mind, you may find it reasonable to look for your vessel online on the USCG website before purchasing the watercraft. You will notice, however, that it is not possible to conduct the vessel documentation…
If you are a vessel owner, you know it isn’t all skimming over the water and enjoying the cool breeze from your yacht. Vessel ownership is a process far more involved than many would expect. In fact, there is a lot of paperwork involved. Having your vessel properly documented is absolutely essential for owners of…