Do you want to finish your vessel renewal, but you keep putting it off until tomorrow? It seems pretty tough to sit down and fill out these papers. If you’re feeling that way, it’s quite understandable. After all, you didn’t acquire a vessel just for the sake of filing papers. The reason you did it…
The newly published 2022 Tax Guide for US Vessel Owners is now online and is crammed with information on the most recent tax changes that impact documented boats. If you own a US documented vessel, it is imperative that you read this book to ensure that you are up to speed on all of the…
If you are the owner of a USCG vessel, you must maintain the most recent versions of the essential papers to sail lawfully and without incident. The CG 1280 Renewal of Certificate of Documentation (COD) procedure doesn’t have to be as difficult as you think, and that’s the good news! In this article, we will…
So you’ve finally bought the boat of your dreams, and you’re ready to see the world. A lot of people dream of feeling the salt on their lips and the cool breeze on their face as they navigate to their intended destination. If you’re gearing up for a sailing adventure, make sure you’ve packed and prepared…
Why document a vessel? This is likely a question you’ve asked yourself at least once if you’re a recreational boat owner. The purchasing process on its own was already likely a tedious one for you. Now, you have to take care of the post-ownership requirements like titling and documentation, which aren’t a walk in the…
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…
Has something gone wrong with your vessel documentation and you’re worried you’re going to lose your documented vessel number? Did something with your vessel documentation go awry, not like you planned, and now you’re dreading the fallout, so to speak? First off, from having spoken to so many vessel owners over the years in your…
Does updating your vessel documentation feel difficult? Do you find yourself putting it off time and again? If so, you aren’t alone. So many vessel owners wait until the last second to complete their vessel forms. With as challenging as it’s been in the past, that’s understandable. We created our Coast Guard portal with one…
Have you been looking for a site to file your vessel documentation with but you can’t find anything that you like? Does each National Vessel Documentation Center that you encounter seem like somewhere you wouldn’t trust with your email address, let alone any of your financial information? You can’t be too careful when it comes…
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)…