Are you debating whether or not it’s time to register your boat with the Coast Guard? Does it seem like that might be the right course of action, but you want to know more before deciding to do so? If you have decided to do it, are you looking for the easiest possible way to…
For many people, the dream of one day becoming a boat owner is something that serves as a goal to work towards, but it might be fair to assume that when you think about finally being able to afford a vessel, you are only thinking about the initial lump sum that it might take to…
Did you just send in your USCG application for documentation and are wondering: “now what?” Do you have a nagging feeling in the back of your head that there’s something you have to do to stay in compliance? So many of the vessel owners we talk to didn’t get started in boating so that they…
USCG vessel documentation is a kind of national registration recognized around the world. As a function of government, it has been in existence since the 11th Act of the First Congress. Since 1920, the provision of preferred mortgages on recorded boats has helped to make vessel finance more accessible. The paperwork of a vessel provided…
The Best Reasons to Get United States Coast Guard Documentation When you have finally taken the plunge and purchased your first yacht or large pleasure boat, you want to relish every moment you get to spend at sea with your family and friends. There is a lot that goes into boat ownership so that you…
Does it seem like finding the right name for your speed boat isn’t easy? When you read other names for speed boats, do they all seem wrong? A good name for a speed boat often reflects its characteristics, evokes a sense of excitement, and is memorable. At the National Documentation Portal, we help the owners…
Are you tired of having to search all over the internet for the Coast Guard documentation forms that you need? Does it seem like every time you need a new documentation form, you have to spend way too much online just to find it (to say nothing of filling it out?) We designed our site…
You have decided to buy a second-hand boat that is on the US Coast Guard registry, and know that in order to successfully complete the purchase and record that the seller is no longer the owner of the boat, you will have to obtain a coast guard documented vessel bill of sale. This is essential…
Are you wondering if Coast Guard documentation is a requirement on your horizon? Perhaps you’ve recently acquired a vessel and are unsure about if registration is necessary for your vessel. Over the years, the National Documentation Portal has assisted countless vessel owners in similar situations, helping them navigate the complexities of vessel documentation. While documentation…
As you work to get your new business off the ground, when you are using ships and boats as part of what you do each day, you will need to follow the protocols and laws set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Under current regulations, all commercial vessels are required to register with the…