If you own a boat in the United States, you need to register it with the Coast Guard so that it may legally travel the waterways. If you are not a U.S. citizen but want to operate your boat in U.S. waters, you must process U.S. vessel documentation with the USCG. All boats operating in…
If you’ve read these blogs for any length of time, then you know that we offer a way to handle all of your US vessel documentation online. You can go through our site, find all of the forms that you need, and then fill them out in a matter of minutes. However, we’re not content…
Navigating the intricate waters of Vessel Documentation can often feel like a daunting task. From renewals to initial applications, ensuring that your boat is properly documented is a crucial aspect of responsible boat ownership. But fear not! Vessel Documentation Online is here to simplify the process and provide you with a seamless experience. In this…
Do you want to use your vessel in a commercial capacity? Have you been planning on using your vessel as part of a maritime business? That can be a great, great way to make money, to live the life that you want. That said, to be able to do so, you want to be in…
Given that the United States Coast Guard website is not the best when it comes to an organization or easily accessible forms for the vessel documentation services you need, many websites have emerged to make your boating paperwork processing easier. One of them is Vessel Documentation Online, our private service website that will allow you…
Of the many forms you can find at our site, the USCG Satisfaction and Release form might be one of the most misunderstood. These forms deal with the satisfaction and release of a vessel mortgage and lien on your boat. Obviously, this isn’t a form that will be relevant to everyone. However, for those who…
As you are probably aware by now (or not, if you are new to the boating world, but trust me, you will in a matter of minutes) there is a lot of different paperwork you need to comply with if you want to navigate your boat around freely. The association in charge of that is…
Have you been procrastinating on filling out vessel documentation because you don’t want to have to fill out all of those forms? Does the idea of completing a vessel documentation form by hand sound time-consuming? What if we told you there was an easier way? With advances in technology, it is now possible to file…
If a ship has been registered with the United States Coast Guard, it is a documented vessel (USCG). The documentation program assigns a unique official number to the boat, subsequently permanently inscribed into the ship’s interior by the documentation team. The vessel has satisfied all relevant U.S. Coast Guard rules, and criteria are shown by…
Have you been searching for an easy way to find and finish your american vessel documentation? Does it seem as if completing vessel documentation should be easier than it is! We do, too. That’s why, here at the National Documentation Portal, we help with simplifying all parts of boat documentation. That includes the forms you…