Not all leisure craft in the US need to be registered with the Coast Guard but if required, the certificate can last from one to five years. For commercial craft, US Coast Guard Documentation Numbers are valid for only one year from their date of issue. The National Vessel Documentation Center requires an annual renewal…
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…
When you own and operate a car, you have different rules and regulations you must follow on the road and personally so that the vehicle is safe and legal. Owning a boat is no different, and following the rules is an important part of boat ownership. Along with the safety needs you must meet and…
Have you been sitting inside all winter just waiting for spring to take your boat back out on the water? Or, are you someone who boats all winter long and is preparing for spring? There are few experiences more exhilarating in the course of a year than that very first boat ride. That said, if…
We always want all of our boaters to stay safe out there. That’s true at any time of the year, but especially during a global pandemic. The weather’s getting nicer, some states and countries are beginning to open up, so we’re all itching to get back out on our boats. That can be very safe,…
Have you been looking for a vessel documentation site but nothing seems to meet your standard? Doesn’t it feel like an online boat documentation site should make the documentation process easier and not more challenging? Before we designed our vessel documentation site, we searched all through the internet to see what else was out there….
Knowing all the details about a vessel you are considering purchasing is important. When you buy a vessel on the secondary market, you want to be sure the vessel you are buying is sound and without any problems. While the structure of the boat is highly important, you also need to know the history of…
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…
It can be confusing knowing whether foreign citizens can document their boat with the US Coast Guard and if they have to register their boat under the laws of a state within the United States. This depends on the specific scenario; therefore, the answer may differ. It is important to note that there is a…
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…