As a vessel owner, some of the best days you’ll experience are when you sell your vessel or get a new one. There is a lot of paperwork and filing of forms involved when one owns a vessel. If you happen to sell your boat or want to transfer it to another person, then you…
The process of selling and/or buying a new boat for yourself can be a really exciting and rewarding one, but only if you make sure that you follow all rules and regulations along the way. When large pieces of ‘property’ and large sums of money are being exchanged, you literally cannot afford to make any…
Are you looking to save money in as many different parts of vessel ownership as you can? Does it seem like you spend too much on just about everything that has to do with your boat? Just about every vessel owner feels the same way. Here at Vessel Documentation Online, we can’t exactly help you…
For those who are completely inexperienced in the world of vessel ownership, it is important to understand that there is a lot of red tapes and admin that goes into making everything above board and legal. It isn’t simply a case of exchanging money for a boat and getting on with your life on the…
Your vessel registration is one of the most important documents relating to your use of your boat, if not the most. Why? Because it represents not only your ownership over the boat and permission to use it, but it also represents your standing with the US Coast Guard registration. Like all other bureaucratic processes and…
The world’s maritime heritage is a treasure trove of stories, traditions, and knowledge. Preserving this rich cultural tapestry is a collective responsibility. In this article, we delve into the vital role that certificate of documentation lookup plays in the preservation of maritime culture, with insights from the National Documentation Portal. Unlocking the Past Maritime Culture’s…
Why Ship Documentation is Different than Registration As the owner of a vessel, you need to understand why ship documentation is different than registration. These small differences can make a big impact in your experience. Recreational vessel owners are required to register their boats with the respective state governments in the USA. Each state has…
Have you contemplated the option of obtaining USCG documentation for your vessel, yet find yourself in a haze of uncertainty regarding your qualification? Are the potential advantages of documentation intriguing, but the eligibility criteria appear a bit opaque? These are precisely the inquiries that prompted the establishment of our Boat Documentation site – a beacon…
Maintaining the proper documentation for your vessel is crucial for a smooth and successful maritime journey. Documented vessel plays a vital role in ensuring that your vessel’s paperwork remains current and compliant with regulations. As a private agency specializing in USCG Documentation processing to NVDC, the National Documentation Portal is dedicated to assisting vessel owners…
For many of our customers, we’re the first time they’ve had to use vessel documentation services. Perhaps it’s the first time you’ve had your own boat and have to get a Certificate of Documentation. Or alternately, maybe it’s the first time that you’ve gone to the trouble to get the documentation. Regardless, we can help…