As you may have noticed by now, regardless of the type of boat information you are looking for, you will be able to find it at Vessel Documentation Online. Here, you can learn more about how to get your initial, what a Certificate of Documentation (CoD) is, or the definition of an abstract of title,…
Navigating the waters of boat registration can seem like sailing through uncharted territory, but with the right compass, becoming shipshape is simpler than you might think. Whether you’re a boat owner, supplier, or broker, understanding the ins and outs of boat registration is essential. In today’s blog, we’ll demystify the process for five states, ensuring…
If you own a boat in the United States, you need to register it with the Coast Guard so that it may legally travel the waterways. If you are not a U.S. citizen but want to operate your boat in U.S. waters, you must process U.S. vessel documentation with the USCG. All boats operating in…
Do you want to complete your USCG documentation but you just keep putting it off? Does it feel like it’s so difficult to just sit down and fill these forms out? It’s perfectly, 100% understandable if you feel that way. After all, you didn’t purchase a vessel for the paperwork. You did it so that…
At our site, we take pride in having just about all of the different forms of documentation that a person might need through the course of vessel ownership. That said, not everyone will need every form that we have at our site. One form we’re often asked about is the NVDC Satisfaction of Mortgage. The…
Do you find it tiring to have to search all over the internet for the vessel documentation forms you need? Are you unsure about exactly which forms you’ll need and when? We created the National Documentation Portal to not just serve as a home of vessel documentation forms, but also as a home of vessel…
A boat that’s federally registered is a documented ship. That said, its chain of ownership, build, and liens are recorded with the National Vessel Documentation Center. Thus, when you conduct a US Coast Guard Documentation Search, you’ll find pertinent details about a certain ship that’s been federally documented. Performing a Coast Guard documentation search will…
If you’ve read these blogs for any length of time, then you know that we offer a way to handle all of your US vessel documentation online. You can go through our site, find all of the forms that you need, and then fill them out in a matter of minutes. However, we’re not content…
Fishing from your boat offers plenty of advantages. You can also travel anywhere you go. With the necessary documentation, you can travel and traverse international waters. However, just like owning a car, having a boat requires regular upkeep and proper documentation. Before you can even use your vessel internationally, you need to have it documented…
You are the proud owner of a vessel that regularly sails in and out of US waters. You have also registered the vessel with the US Coast Guard, protecting it when you are out on the water and making sure that it is a legal vessel to sail. While you are enjoying your time using…