Are you selling a vessel and want to make sure that you have all of the paperwork covered? Do you have an undocumented vessel that you have an interested buyer for and want to have crossed all of your “t’s” and dotted all of your “i’s?” That makes all of the sense in the world….
If you are the owner of a USCG vessel, you must be aware of the new vessel registration. Since the Maritime Transportation Security Act was passed in 2002, all vessels operating inside the United States seas have been obliged to register with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The owners of boats are being requested…
Has the weather gotten so nice in your area that you feel like you just have to take your vessel out on the water? More and more places all over America are feeling that spring has finally sprung and summer is soon to follow. If your vessel has spent all winter in storage, now may…
Learning about vessel registration and its significance before purchasing a boat is smart. Registering a boat with the appropriate authorities at the state and federal levels is a legal requirement. To the uninitiated, this may seem like unnecessary red tape, but rest assured that it is there for your protection and to help you get…
Although your boat is probably already documented at a state level it is never too late to register it at a federal level and that means with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). For that reason, this article will explore some of the advantages that documenting your boat with the USCG will grant you, and…
Are you unsure as to whether or not you can register your vessel? Do you want to get a First Preferred Ship Mortgage but don’t know if your vessel would qualify? These are some of the questions that we can help with here at the National Documentation Portal. We didn’t just make this portal for…
Have you been trying to figure out how to register a boat with Coast Guard the best way? Does it feel like registering a vessel shouldn’t be as difficult as it is? Before we started our site, we were just vessel owners, just like you, trying to find the best way to register their vessels…
Your vessel may need to meet USCG Documentation Standards, and you’ve been looking into the requirements for this documentation. Also, you might be wondering why it’s so important to know about and follow these standards. After all, what is a Standard, if not a commonly accepted one, to accomplish a task? Several USCG paperwork criteria…
Spring beckons with warm breezes and the promise of open waters, making it the perfect season for buying or selling boats. Whether you’re an experienced mariner or a first-time buyer, it’s crucial to understand the importance of accurate paperwork during a transaction. A boat bill of sale secures the deal, offering a clear track of…
Having a boat of your own is great, but since most watercraft have a name, you may be trying to come up with the perfect moniker for yours. There are loads of small boat names to choose from so you can find guidance from many sources. What’s important to remember when you’ve finally settled on…