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Boat Documentation Renewal

What You Need To Do About Boat Documentation Renewal

If you have been a registered boat for some time, then the time may be approaching when you need to renew all of the documentation you have submitted to the US Coast Guard. It is important that you remember that a certificate of documentation form for your vessel is only valid for a single year,…

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proper vessel documentation

The Proper Vessel Documentation

The boat of your dreams finally belongs to you. You have thought about buying a boat like this for a long time, and the sale is just getting finalized so that you can take ownership of that beautiful new boat. Once the boat becomes yours, you will want to get it out on the water as soon…

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Abstract Of Title

All You Need to Know About the Vessel Abstract of Title

When it comes to maintaining your boat, there is much information you need to be aware of. Throughout this blog article, we’ll be discussing the necessity of understanding the abstract of title for your vessel. We’ll also go through the steps to get your yacht listed for sale. Vessel Abstract of Title contains information about…

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hailing port

What Is A Hailing Port? A Quick, 2022 Updated Guide

A “hailing port” is undoubtedly a familiar word to boat owners, but what does it mean? When you get your boat registered and licensed, you’ll need to use a hailing port. There are times when you will need to designate a different hailing port than the one listed as your home port. While these two…

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Register a Boat

How to Register a Boat From Anywhere at Any Time

Have you been trying to figure out how to register a boat but it still seems like more of a challenge than it should be? Are you on the fence, so to speak, about whether to register your boat or not? Here at our vessel documentation site, we have helped many over the years to…

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documented vessel

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…

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CG 1258

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…

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Vessel Bill of Sale

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…

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US Coast Guard vessel search

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…

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