We understand how important US vessel documentation is. After all, that’s what we built our site for. However, the importance of vessel documentation pales in comparison to the importance of being safe on the water. If you come to our site, you’ll find everything that you need to make sure that your vessel is on…
When you decide to buy a boat, you will need to supply the proper paperwork. In order to register with the U.S. Coast Guard. One such document is a boat bill of sale, which legitimizes the seller and proves that they made the purchase. Completing this essential piece of paperwork is important for both buyer…
Think of all of the safety precautions you go through to make sure your vessel is safe and secure. You dock it correctly, making sure that everything is tied up (and locked up) tight. Checking the engine, the lines, the hull, and so much else is just a part of your daily maintenance, before and…
Not every boat has to be documented, nor does it have to receive documentation. That may seem like a weird thing to say, coming from a site that specializes in vessel documentation. However, while we’ve built a portal to make it easier than ever for people to get the vessel documentation they need, the last…
You do not have to go to US Coast Guard Documentation office to present your request for the certificate of documentation. At nvdcrenewal.us, we will process your USCG application online through our secure portal. All online applications received by the portal are reviewed by professional documentation processors to make sure faster processing. If you need…
Understanding Coast Guard Registration versus Documentation Do you want to make sure that your vessel is fully protected in the water? You may be uncertain whether registration or documentation is the best way to go forward, and depending upon the type of ship that you have, you may not know which the right option to…
Owning a business that uses a smaller boat as a piece of the operations has been something you have wanted to do for a while. You finally have your business plan in place, have the financing you need, and even have a vessel in mind that would be ideal for you to use for your…
Owning a vessel requires a lot of form filling and paperwork, and if you happen to sell your boat, or want to transfer it to another person, then you will need to apply for a transfer of ownership certificate. This type of documentation will show the Coast Guard that you have completed a transfer, and…
Has something happened with your vessel and you aren’t sure what to do next? Was there a change in your life and you don’t know how to square it with your boat documentation? These are the kinds of situations that we created the National Documentation Portal to be able to help vessel owners with. Here,…
Just as is the case whenever you are making any large purchase like buying a car or a home, when you buy a boat you know there is going to be paperwork you need to fill out. Not only will there be legal paperwork involved regarding the purchase and the financing you may seek to…