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…
Are you considering documenting a vessel? If this is the case, you are aware that the task of maintaining your sailboat is a significant one. Not only do you have to ensure that it is kept in excellent mechanical condition, but you also have to ensure that it is registered and recorded correctly. To our…
Have you been trying to determine whether or not American vessel documentation is right for you and your vessel? Did you look up the benefits of documentation and wonder how they would apply to your situation? The process can be perplexing, with seemingly contradictory rules surrounding which vessels must be documented and which may be…
What comes to mind when you think of “filling out US Vessel Registration?” For many vessel owners, the images are not kind ones: vessel owners hunched over forms, meticulously and nervous writing out the proper words in hopes that they don’t make a single mistake. Or, alternately, perhaps you imagine being in a dark room,…
When you sit down to complete your vessel documentation forms, do you feel like you’re stuck inside on a summer day while your friends are outside playing? This isn’t meant to evoke unpleasant memories but to draw a parallel with the frustration that can arise from the process of vessel documentation. If you find yourself…
It is essential knowledge for anybody who owns a boat to be familiar with the meaning of the term “documented vessel.” A vessel that has been registered with the United States Coast Guard is referred to as being documented. This indicates that the boat has satisfied several conditions regarding its construction and safety. If you…