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Obtaining Your Certificate of Documentation Online

Every ship in the United States requires to carry proper documentation to operate legally. One of the most important documents of a vessel is the certificate of documentation. Comply with the authorities to be a responsible boat owner at all times. The certificate of documentation applies only for federal-level documented vessels under the United States…

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CG 1280 Renewal of Certificate of Documentation: What Vessel Owners Need To Know

If you are the owner of a USCG vessel, you must maintain the most recent versions of the essential papers to sail lawfully and without incident. The CG 1280 Renewal of Certificate of Documentation (COD) procedure doesn’t have to be as difficult as you think, and that’s the good news! In this article, we will…

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Benefits of Getting a Certificate of Documentation for Your Vessel

Are you the vessel owner who wants to get the most out of their experience with the USCG? In such a case, acquiring a Certificate of Documentation is the way to go about things! You may guarantee that your vessel continues to comply with Coast Guard laws by obtaining this certificate, which entitles you to…

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Renewal of Certificate of Documentation: What Vessel Owners Need To Know

If you are the owner of a USCG vessel, you must maintain the most recent versions of the essential papers to sail lawfully and without incident. The CG 1280 Renewal of Certificate of Documentation (COD) procedure doesn’t have to be as difficult as you think, and that’s the good news! In this article, we will…

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The Benefits of Getting a Certificate of Documentation for Your Vessel

Are you the vessel owner who wants to get the most out of their experience with the USCG? In such a case, acquiring a Certificate of Documentation is the way to go about things! You may guarantee that your vessel continues to comply with Coast Guard laws by obtaining this certificate, which entitles you to…

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Beyond the Certificate of Documentation: More to Offer Than Just Forms

Are you in the process of determining whether or not getting your certificate of documentation is the right course of action? Does everything surrounding vessel documentation seem a bit opaque or even confusing? If you feel that way, you aren’t alone. Before we started our site, we were just vessel owners like you. Whenever we…

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Keeping Boat Documentation When Things Go Wrong

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…

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All You Need to Know About Certificate of Documentation 5-Year Renewal

Have you taken care of your certificate of documentation with the Coast Guard? So you’ve purchased yourself a recreational sea vessel. It’s a nice, generous-sized boat that could be your personal haven on water, a floating hotel, or bed-and-breakfast, if you may. You’ve taken care of all the fees and prepared yourself for the expectedly…

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US Vessel Certificate of Documentation: Why is It Important?

Just like any motor vehicle on land, recreational sea vessels need the necessary documents and paperwork. In this case, the US Vessel certificate of documentation is necessary to allow the Coast Guard to see if each watercraft meets the requirements.  In essence, the document serves as a national registry, just like how

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The USCG Changed the Vessel Certificate of Documentation to 5 Years

As you may have heard by now, if you are on the boat’s universe, the vessel’s certificate of documentation (COD) lasts longer now: if you sail on a recreational boat you can extend your certificate for 5 years every time it expires. If you want to know more about this new regimentation keep reading while…

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