Renewing your USCG (United States Coast Guard) documentation is a vital part of responsible boat ownership, but have you considered the benefits of doing it early? In this guide, we’ll explore why early USCG documentation renewal is a smart choice for boat owners, with the support of the National Documentation Portal. The Significance of USCG…
When you take ownership of a boat for the first time, you will experience plenty of excitement. You likely cannot wait for that first time out on the water where you are in control, piloting your boat with pride. Before you can get your boat in the water, you do need to decide what you…
As a private agency specializing in USCG Documentation processing, the National Documentation Portal understands the importance of selecting the right type of documentation for your vessel. In this article, we will explore the various types of US Coast Guard documentation available, empowering vessel owners to make an informed decision and ensure compliance. Simplify the process…
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 and a few…
Have you been looking for a way to renew your vessel documentation that’s simple? Are you concerned that it’s time for USCG COD renewal (United States Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation) but don’t know for sure? We can help. Here at the National Documentation Portal, we don’t believe this process should be a challenge. Instead,…
Do you find yourself in need of a certain Coast Guard form but can’t find it anywhere? Or, alternatively, do you know that you need to do something to stay in compliance with the Coast Guard, but you aren’t exactly sure what it is? These are some of the most common reasons that folks come…
None of us really enjoy filling out paperwork, but the process seems to be a daily part of our lives. No matter where you go or what you may do, there is always a stack of papers that you need to read, fill out, sign, and submit to someone. It gets to the point where…
Many vessel owners have to navigate through the USCG website when they are trying to complete paperwork concerning their vessel. Whether you are searching for initial USCG documentation forms for a new vessel, or are looking for reinstatement pages, bills of sale or a change of port for your current vessel, you may find it…
Not all ships in the US are required to be federally documented. So what Vessels are Exempt of USCG documentation? If you own a ship and you don’t operate on the navigable waters of the US, then you’re not obliged to have your boat documented. Likewise, if you’re not going to use it in fisheries…
Do you find it to be a chore to fill out your vessel documentation? If you’re like so many other vessel owners, “completing your vessel documentation” is something you have to block out time for. Then, when the time comes, well, you procrastinate. Nothing wrong with that, it’s human nature. Who actually wants to take…