Do you know when it’s time to renew your Certificate of Documentation? Have you missed the deadline in the past and want to keep it from happening again? Renewing your documentation is something that has to be done every year. Yet, if you’re like so many vessel owners, it almost “sneaks up on you.” Do…
As you probably know, it’s important that your Coast Guard documentation is always in order. If you are setting sail and your vessel falls under the requirements for registration, then you should avoid letting the registration expire. The way to avoid this is to renew Coast Guard documentation before or right after your registration expires….
Attention all maritime professionals! March marks the beginning of a bustling boating season and a crucial time for USCG license holders. Are you ready for a seamless USCG license renewal application process? Whether you’re a seasoned ship captain, a boat owner, a broker, or just setting your career afloat in maritime waters, staying current with…
Did something recently go awry which has put your boat documentation in jeopardy? Does it feel as if you’re going to lose the ability to use your vessel as you would like (or you already have?) If you have a documented vessel, odds are that you want to keep that vessel documented. Should you use…
Under U.S. law all waterborne craft must be registered, and this comes under the remit of the Coast Guard portal. It is basically a matter of filing out the correct forms. If you are a first time owner with a new boat it is a fairly simple affair because just about all the details requested…
Vessels operating in US waters are under the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard, and if you want to make sure that your vessel is completely protected by this agency, you need to file for a certificate of documentation. If you are sailing this boat as a pleasure craft, or as a commercial investment,…
The word “fee” can have many different definitions. Most often, “fee” refers to money, how much you’re paying for something. However, it can also mean “payment,” which is not necessarily currency. A “fee” could be having to sacrifice something or give something up. So, when we say that we offer a “lower USCG vessel documentation…
Have you completed your USCG documentation renewal and want to make sure you’re best prepared for the future? Or, alternatively, have you hit some snags, so to speak, when it comes to your renewal? We can help with that and so much more at our portal. While it might seem like a routine task, we…
In December 2020, the Boat Owners Association of the United States
Do you find completing Boat Documentation to be more challenging than it should be? Does it feel like when you sit down to complete your vessel documentation forms it takes far, far too long? At the National Documentation Portal, we are committed to revolutionizing the vessel documentation process, making it as seamless and hassle-free as…