Disclaimer

1. I understand that Vessel Documentation Online is not the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) or the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC).
2. I understand that Vessel Documentation Online does not represent any government agency and is not endorsed by any governmental agency.
3. I understand I am submitting my application through a private company.
4. I understand that all my application and processing fees are nonrefundable.
5. I understand that fees submitted for Renewals are not refundable if later determined COD not eligible for Renewal.
6. I understand that in the event I desire to cancel my application, my fees are nonrefundable.
7. I understand that my application will be processed in the order in which it was received and no exact time frame regarding my application can be given as every application is unique.
8. I understand that all applications provided on Vessel Documentation Online’s website are for U.S. Coast Guard Documentation only and not state registration.
9. I understand that Vessel Documentation Online assists customers in filing their documented vessel’s paperwork to the United States Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center.
10. I understand that Vessel Documentation Online does not issue the completed documentation, rather Vessel Documentation Online solely assists in filing the application with the appropriate government entity on my behalf.
11. I understand that once my application is submitted to Vessel Documentation Online it is internally processed by Vessel Documentation Online for any errors or omissions and prepared to be filed to the United States Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center, thus rendering the service I requested.
12. I understand that additional information or documents may be required to complete the filing services I have requested and that by failing to provide the necessary information or documents I am halting the completion of my own application despite Vessel Documentation Online rendering the service I have requested.
13. The materials on Vessel Documentation Online’s website and mailed publications are provided “as is.” Vessel Documentation Online makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchant ability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, Vessel Documentation Online does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet website or mailed publications or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.
14. This service has not been approved or endorsed by any agency of the government.
15. This is not a government sponsored website, but is a private fee-for-service company assisting private vessel owners in seeking registrations, renewals, and other documentation requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center
16. Please be advised that certain applications submitted over the weekend will be processed the following business day.
17. To ensure that your Renewal Application for Certificate of Documentation is processed in a timely manner we advise that you submit your application 3 days prior to its expiration date.
18. Vessel Certificates of Documentation are mailed out by the National Vessel Documentation Center, and as such, Vessel Documentation Online is not responsible for lost, damaged, or destroyed mail.
19. I understand that by submitting an application for vessel documentation whilst a current/ pending application is in queue, both applications will be processed in the order that they are received.
20. When submitting an application over the phone, you understand that you are still subject to all Terms and Conditions including the No-Refund Policy found in this website, as stated in the initial recording before getting transferred to a case processor.
21. In order for a vessel to be documented under U.S. Coast Guard Documentation, the vessel must measure at least five net tons (with the exception of certain oil spill response vessels) and be wholly owned by a citizen of the United States. Vessels of more than 25 feet are likely to measure five net tons.
22. Fees submitted for online applications include application fees to the National Vessel Documentation Center as well as company fees for services provided.
23. Vessel Documentation Online utilizes the information provided by you, the customer, in the processing of the application(s) submitted. If the information you’ve provided proves to be imprecise, incorrect, or changes materially, this will compromise the processing of the application submitted. Be advised additional fees or the submission of a new application may be required to correct the imprecise information.
24. Please be advised that Vessel Documentation Online is not responsible for any backlog of applications at the National Vessel Documentation Center.