For boat owners in the United States, proper registration is a crucial step in ensuring both compliance with regulations and the security of their maritime investments. One of the options available is boat registration, a federal process that offers unique benefits and advantages. In this comprehensive guide, brought to you by Vessel Documentation Online, we’ll…
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Staying Safe in Your Documented Vessel this Autumn
As great as being out on the water is during the summer, there’s something special to being out on the water during fall too. The changing of the leaves, how it’s reflected in the smooth water, the brisk air – there’s nothing like it. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is still a concern this fall, whether you’re on…
Your Boat Registration Renewal Checklist
Renewing your boat’s registration is a crucial responsibility that ensures you can continue enjoying your maritime adventures without any legal hitches. However, vessel registration renewal can sometimes seem complex and daunting. Fear not! In this guide, brought to you by Vessel Documentation Online, we’ve put together a comprehensive Boat Registration Renewal checklist to help you…
The Cost of Boat Ownership and How Our Documentation Center Can Help
Have you been considering purchasing a vessel but are unsure what the cost of boat ownership might really be? Our documentation center has helped vessel owners to find out more information about a vessel, through either a documented vessel search or by applying for an Abstract of Title. That said, there are some would-be vessel…
CG 1258: The Definitive Guide
Do you want a Certificate of Documentation for your vessel but aren’t sure how to go about it? Does so much of the jargon seem unnecessarily confusing? At the National Documentation Portal, we aim to not just provide a portal to submit the forms you need but to educate as well. That’s exactly what we…
Tips for Drafting an Infallible Vessel Bill of Sale
In the intricate world of vessel transactions, the key to a smooth voyage lies in the clarity and precision of a bill of sale. Vessel Documentation Online presents essential tips for crafting an airtight vessel bill of sale, ensuring both buyers and sellers sail confidently through the legal waters of ownership transfer. The Importance of…
How to Get an Abstract of Title for a Boat
Boat ownership is a special thing. You may have had different boats over the years to use as you want, or perhaps you are looking to invest for the first time in something special for yourself and your family. Whether you are a veteran of boat ownership or a new buyer before you purchase anything,…
US Coast Guard Vessel Search for an Easy-to-Use Web Service is Over
Have you searched all over the internet for a site that made it easier and not harder to get your vessel documentation? Does it feel like every time you find a site that says it can help you with your vessel documentation, it’s really just cumbersome and difficult to use? When we created our vessel…
The Long and Short of a Documented Vessel Search
A documented vessel search has multiple meanings. For some, it may be that they’re looking for more information about a documented vessel. For others, it could be that they’re searching for a foreign vessel title search or transcription of registration. Still, others may be looking for all of the information that could come from obtaining an Abstract…
Our National Vessel Documentation Center Renewal Online Service
Everything about paperwork is off-putting. Even the word “paperwork” sounds boring, like something you want to avoid. At our site, you don’t have to worry about paperwork relating to your vessel. In fact, you won’t have to deal with paper at all. Instead, you can simply go through our site and put in the information…