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….
How long is the Certificate Of Documentation valid? it’s only valid for 12 months from the date of issue. It means that it must be renewed after a year if you want to continue taking advantage of the benefits of having a documented vessel. However, the certificate will only be valid if there are no…
At our site, you’ll find all of the NVDC forms you may need for your vessel. Instead of having to search for them across multiple sites, or even with a site, we put them all in one easy to find place. At Vessel Documentation Online, we are about more than just our forms, however. Like…
Do you know exactly how you’re going to use your vessel and want to be sure that you’re in compliance with the authorities? Are you hoping to get a Preferred Ship’s Mortgage for your vessel? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions (and your vessel measures at least five net tons in volume)…