Vessels that have passed inspection and been granted approval by the United States Coast Guard are U.S. Coast Guard documented vessels. They have an exclusive registration number and formal documents from the United States Coast Guard. This certificate is given out to boats that have shown that they can meet specific safety criteria and are…
Category: Documentation Services
Documented Vessel Renewal: Streamlining the Renewal Process
It is an exciting and rewarding experience when you own a vessel. However, as a boat owner, you have a lot of responsibilities. One of them is to ensure that all necessary documentation and paperwork are up to date. It must be in compliance with regulations. Documented vessel renewal can be a time-consuming and complex…
How to Do a Vessel Documentation Search at Our Site
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…
The Importance of Vessel Documentation Renewal: Why Keeping Your Paperwork Up to Date Matters
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…
Checklist for Purchasing a Boat Out of State
Before purchasing a boat out of state, make sure you’re familiar with workings of such a purchase. Let us say you placed a down payment on a vessel that’s currently in Florida, but you reside near San Diego. Let’s further assume that the boat you want to buy is a Four Winns v305 model, a…
Boat Documentation Services to Get Your Vessel Papers in Order
Your vessel documentation will be the most important administrative aspect of your ownership. It’s very important that you always keep in mind that you need to be on top of your documentation’s status, always making sure that you are not sailing with an expired registration or that you don’t let it expire in the first…
Find Out Everything About a Vessel With Just a USCG Documentation Number
Are you researching a vessel for potential purchase and want to know the real, definitive truth? Do you have a USCG documentation number and not a whole lot else? It may seem that you don’t have much to go on. But, the truth is, you have everything you need at your disposal, right now, to…
A Safety Guide – Boating Under the Influence
In general, recreational boating is a fun and relaxing activity. Therefore, a lot of people see boating as very different from driving a car. When you drive a boat while under the influence, it doesn’t seem as grave as it would be driving a car. Since there isn’t a lot of traffic on the water…
Applying for a MARAD Waiver
While buying and owning a boat might seem pretty straightforward to you when you are seeking to do it for the first time, you should know that there are many rules and regulations that you need to know to make sure you register your boat correctly. This is especially important when you are getting a…
When Do You Need a Boat Bill of Sale to Register Your Vessel?
When it comes to getting your vessel registration in order, there are going to be a lot of documents that you will have to gather as part of your application, especially if you are just now getting your initial documentation for your vessel. You have to prove ownership over the vessel, as well as your…