What comes to mind when you think of “filling out US Vessel Registration?” For many vessel owners, the images are not kind ones: vessel owners hunched over forms, meticulously and nervous writing out the proper words in hopes that they don’t make a single mistake. Or, alternately, perhaps you imagine being in a dark room,…
Documenting a vessel shouldn’t be difficult. It shouldn’t be the kind of process that takes up hours of your time or keeps you from doing other important tasks. Indeed, that’s why we made our site. When you use our site to document your vessel, you can take a task that used to require hours and…
You are getting close to finalizing the deal for the yacht or recreational boat you have wanted, and you are working to get everything in order before the deal is done. You know that you want or need to go through documentation with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), so you decide now is as…
Owning a vessel is an incredible experience. Any day can become an adventure at a moment’s notice. However, many of the facets of owning a vessel can be stressful: the money, the time involved, the upkeep, and more. That being said, there are many facets of owning a vessel that shouldn’t have to be stressful….
When it comes to the process of documenting a vessel, there are going to be a variety of different forms that you will need depending on the specifics of your situation. Some will be for those seeking to get first-time registration, while others will be needed when you need to get it back in place…
Are you looking into buying a boat for the first time? Whether you are purchasing a ship for personal use for vacations, fishing, or sailing in luxury, or you want one for commercial purposes to start up or enhance a business, there are steps you need to follow that go along with the financial investment…
Are you looking for a way to stay in compliance with the USCG in terms of documentation, come what may? Do you worry about losing your Certificate of Documentation? As you may know, to be in compliance when you operate your documented vessel, you must have a Certificate of Documentation. A picture of it, something…
With the summer months in full swing in the United States, boat owners all over the country have been getting their vessels out of the marinas and into the open waters. Now is the perfect time of year to take vacations for days or weeks, or just spend the day sailing an area, fishing, swimming,…
Abstract of Title There are many things to keep in mind when you decide to buy a vessel. And one of the most important issues boat buyers need to know is the abstract of title. This document carries many complexities around. And getting a detailed information about those specifications can save you lots of time…
This blog is written during the COVID-19 pandemic. As vessel owners, we can adapt to pretty much anything. However, this pandemic has upended and disrupted the world, leaving plenty of uncertainty in its wake. Our USCG vessel registry online site is still open for business. As always, you can go to our site and find…