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…
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,…
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…
Navigating the waters of boat registration without a title can feel like setting sail in uncharted territory. It can be a perplexing task for new boat owners, manufacturers, brokers, and sellers alike, but it is essential for your craft’s legality and your peace of mind. At National Documentation Portal, we understand the tides of paperwork…
If you are the owner of a USCG Vessel, you know how critical it is to have all required documents in order at all times. But are you aware of the reasons behind the significance of this USCG documentation? The United States Coast Guard is aware of the significance of a vessel possessing appropriate paperwork…
Given that the United States Coast Guard website is not the best when it comes to an organization or easily accessible forms for the vessel documentation services you need, many websites have emerged to make your boating paperwork processing easier. One of them is Vessel Documentation Online, our private service website that will allow you…
People that love boats tend to not love filling out paperwork. The open water, the uncharted sea, the wind in your air as you go out into the water – the kind of folks who yearn for that rarely also enjoy filling out the appropriate documentation. If you’ve been dealing with vessel documentation for any…
After 30 days of expiration, you must apply for vessel documentation reinstatement. Bear in mind that reinstatement does not entitle a vessel to documentation. Only the current Certificate of Documentation is valid for operating a vessel. If you are looking forward to operating a ship, you must keep your documentation valid and up to date….
Buying or selling a boat on the secondary market can take a lot of work on your part. If you are looking to buy a boat, you may find thousands of listings to go through before you can pinpoint the boat that has just what you want and is at the right price. For those…
If you own a boat, you’ve undoubtedly heard that you need to conduct a vessel documentation search at some point in time. Regardless of whether you’re purchasing or selling a boat, you’ll have to do a vessel paperwork search at some time. You may have heard of the phrase “title search” and wondered whether they…