selling a documented vessel

How to Sell a Documented Vessel: Paperwork Matters

Wondering how to sell a documented vessel? You’re in the right place. The process doesn’t have to be scary or time-consuming. While filing documentation when you sell a watercraft is important, the process has been fully automated and you can do all of it online, saving time and energy. So how is it done? This…

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Documented vessel renewal

Finding Your Best Path to Documented Vessel Renewal

Are you wondering exactly how to renew your vessel documentation? Does it feel as if your vessel’s documentation should be renewed soon, but you aren’t sure? Vessel documentation is valid for one year. That said, it can be all too easy to lose track of exactly when your vessel was documented. As such, having your…

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Boat Documentation Cost

How Much Should You Pay to Obtain Vessel Documentation?

As a boat owner, you have several legal responsibilities that you need to fulfill so you can use your vessel for commercial or recreational purposes. Boat documentation is one of them. It is an essential process to legally operate your vessel. But what is the boat documentation cost? How quickly is it to process it?…

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US Vessel Documentation Center

The US Vessel Documentation Center: Essential Boat Owner’s Resource

When you own a boat, there are plenty of things to consider and our US vessel documentation center can be a valuable resource. It can help you properly take care of all the paperwork for your boat and be sure your vessel is registered and legal. Much the same way that you register your car…

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national vessel documentation center

What Are the Requirements for National Vessel Documentation?

If you own a boat it may need to be registered with the US Coast Guard. The first requirement for National vessel documentation is that you have to be a U.S. citizen. You establish this by filling out form CG-1258. You will also have to establish ownership of the said vessel and what it will be…

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How to Do a Boat Documentation Search and What it Will Tell You

A boat documentation search allows you to find out information about a specific vessel. One of the most common reasons for doing so is if you are looking for a used boat to purchase but there might also be other reasons for a search. The information you get from the search will tell you vital…

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Vessel Documentation Reinstatement

A Guide on Vessel Documentation Reinstatement

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….

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