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What Boat Buyers Need to Know About the Abstract of Title

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…

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An Easier Way to Get On the Coast Guard Boat Registration Database

Our USCG Vessel Registry On Safe Boating During COVID-19

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…

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Abstract of Title

How Do I Get an Abstract of Title and Why Would I Need One?

Are you in the process of researching a vessel and aren’t sure what’s the right one to purchase? Does it seem like you found the absolute perfect vessel yet just want to be 100% sure before you sign? Have you been wondering “just how do I get an abstract of title?” These questions make all…

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Understanding the USCG Exchange of Ownership Process

Understanding the USCG Exchange of Ownership Process

When the time comes to trade in your old vessel for a new one, you will want to sell your current boat to a new owner. You have already completed the documentation process once, but if you are trying to sell your vessel, you will have to apply to the Coast Guard for a certificate…

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A Quick and Easy Way to Find the USCG Vessel Information You Need

If you are the owner of a USCG vessel, you know how important it is to comprehend the rules set out by the USCG. However, locating the needed information might be challenging—that is, until today. Finding exactly what you’re looking for has never been simpler than it is with our brand-new USCG vessel information tool….

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USCG Portal

A Glimpse into the USCG Portal

Embark on a virtual journey into the heart of maritime administration with Vessel Documentation Online. In this exploration, we offer a detailed glimpse into the USCG Portal, a digital frontier transforming the way vessel owners navigate documentation processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance in the maritime world. From vessel registration to licensing and documentation, Vessel Documentation…

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USCG COI Inspection Checklist

USCG COI Inspection Checklist: What to Know and How We Can Help

Are you worried that your vessel is in its best shape possible? Do you have an inspection for a Certificate of Inspection coming up and want to be sure that your vessel passes? Here at the National Documentation Portal, our primary concern is vessel documentation. We help vessel owners to acquire and maintain USCG vessel…

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Useful Information about Preferred Ship Mortgage

At Vessel Documentation Online, LLC, we pride ourselves on providing relevant legal information for all vessel’s users. One common request we receive is of useful information about Preferred Ship Mortgage. There’s not much clear information available and sometimes it can be tricky to understand some details. If your vessel is eligible for documentation, you should…

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Form CG 1258 Step by Step

There are people who need each of our vessel documentation forms. While we put the most popular, most used forms in the middle of our home page; the truth is that all of our forms are used by different vessel owners at different times. That being said, perhaps the most popular form we have is…

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USCG Documentation Forms

USCG Documentation Forms to Stay in Compliance Come What May

Have you gone through some life changes that you feel may require updating your vessel documentation? Are you looking for the easiest, most direct way to take care of these USCG documentation forms? We can help with that and so much more.  Life is a voyage, and as it unfolds, changes in our circumstances can…

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