Whenever you buy or sell a boat, you will need to submit documentation to the USCG. Filing the right report to the Coast Guard will mean that you are now the owner of the boat, or have transferred ownership to another person. This can be especially important to ensure that the Coast Guard is speaking…
We have all heard nightmare stories from family, friends, and co-workers whenever someone has to deal with a government agency. Whether it is a federal department, a state one, or part of your local government, you are, invariably, going to end up waiting in line, going back and forth several times, making mistakes, and getting…
Embarking on a maritime journey demands meticulous attention to documentation. National Documentation Portal brings you a guide to the advantages of choosing a professional touch through our specialized USCG Documentation Service. Explore how expertise can transform your vessel ownership experience. 1. Expert Guidance for Novice Navigators Navigating the seas of USCG documentation can be daunting,…
When you want to register your vessel in US waters, you need to contact the US Coast Guard. They are the people who document vessels operating from US ports. Anyone who owns a car knows that they have to sign a lot of forms to get the necessary paperwork to drive on the highway, and…
Have you been trying to complete your USCG documentation but can just never find the time? Does it seem like whenever you have a moment to sit down and finish your boat documentation, something else comes up? That’s very understandable. We know how hard it can be to find time in your schedule to take…
If you are a vessel owner, you know it isn’t all skimming over the water and enjoying the cool breeze from your yacht. Vessel ownership is a process far more involved than many would expect. In fact, there is a lot of paperwork involved. Having your vessel properly documented is absolutely essential for owners of…
Whether you’re a prospective boat buyer, a maritime historian, or a legal investigator, mastering the art of documentation search is your gateway to a wealth of vessel information. In this guide, we’ll unveil the secrets of USCG Documentation Search and how the National Documentation Portal can assist you in your quest for comprehensive vessel data….
Contemplating the prospect of Coast Guard vessel registration for your vessel? Don’t know if it’s the right move? There are some vessels that require registration, there are others that can be documented, should the owner so choose. Here at the National Documentation Portal, our goal is to make the USCG documentation process that much easier. …
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…
National Vessel Documentation Center Have you been looking for a “one stop shop” for vessel documentation? Does it feel like when you go to a so-called “National Vessel Documentation Center” they only have a few of the forms that you would associate with a “center?” A site that says it has “documentation” should, well, have…