The US Coast Guard and Documenting Boats You have worked hard all your life, and are now ready to invest money in one of your big dreams. Buying a luxury vessel has been something that you have been imagining for a while, and now you are able to put down the money required. If you…
When it comes to the thrill and excitement of owning a jet ski, nothing should get in the way—not even the complexities of legal paperwork. At the National Documentation Portal, we understand the eagerness of boat and watercraft enthusiasts to hit the waves as soon as possible. Yet, an essential step can’t be overlooked: securing…
At our site, we believe vessel owners shouldn’t have to learn all kinds of esoteric jargon or new technical skills just to be able to get onto the USCG vessel registry. You know how to acquire a vessel, you know how to use it – you shouldn’t have to learn much more than that just…
Ownership of a documented vessel may be transferred quickly and easily at the Vessel Documentation Center. It is just necessary to produce a photocopy of the Certificate of Documentation in this case. It must include the owners’ signatures, and a copy of the document must be notarized. Then, provide the new owner’s name and address…
The United States Coast Guard Documentation page on this website is intended to assist USCG boat owners with documenting their vessels. Our website provides you with all the information and tools you need, regardless of whether you are applying for the first time or need to renew your documents. We provide directions that are easy…
For many vessels, it’s a legal necessity to get onto the Coast Guard boat registration database. However, in the past, it has been difficult. Before the internet, vessel owners had to fill everything out by hand, then mail it in and hope for the best. Once online access was granted, vessel owners still found themselves…
You have made the decision to purchase a yacht and have moved forward with the transaction. Whether you are buying new from the manufacturer or from a private seller, you will still have decisions you need to make regarding your vessel. There may be things you want to do that are decorative or restorative, or…
So many of us think of “boating” as just a warm-weather activity. Our experience with being on the water is limited to hot sunshine, warm water, and maybe a cool breeze. However, for many, winter boating is what it’s all about. Bundling family and friends up in warm (but not too warm) clothes, and heading…
If you are buying a boat for the first time, or already have one, it’s important to know the legal procedures a vessel requires. We provide a quality vessel documentation service so you can find anything you need in the same place. Owning a boat is one of the greatest pleasures of living in a…
Have you been looking to take care of different boat documentation forms but aren’t sure if it’s worth it this late in the summer? Do you want to work with a vessel documentation service that actually makes the process easier on vessel owners? Vessel owners from all walks of life have used our boat documentation…