Are you worried that your vessel is in its best shape possible? Do you have an inspection for a Certificate of Inspection coming up and want to be sure that your vessel passes? Here at the National Documentation Portal, our primary concern is vessel documentation. We help vessel owners to acquire and maintain USCG vessel…
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USCG Craft Documentation for Wherever the Seas Run
Getting the right documentation for your vessel doesn’t have to be difficult. It can seem like it is. It can feel like there’s so much paperwork, so much of which may (or may not) apply to your specific vessel. And, if you don’t fill it out in just the right way, you either won’t be…
How to Get An Abstract Of Title For Your Boat
When you are buying a boat, you need to be clear about its history and circumstances. In considering different types of boats, you will need to obtain an abstract of title. This is a boat history which will help you to understand more about where the vessel has been and what it was used for…
US Vessel Documentation Travels Anywhere
With a boat, you can go practically anywhere. You can travel around the world, or your local lake. You can go out with friends and family for a get-together that no one will ever forget. Or, you can put together a coast wise business that will make you plenty of money on the “high seas.”…
All Yacht Documentation in the Palm of Your Hand
Are you looking for vessel documentation forms but are tired of having to go from site to site looking for them? Do you wish there was a way to find all yacht documentation you could potentially need in one place? That’s what we offer at our vessel documentation site. Here, you’ll be able to find…
On-Time Documented Vessel Renewal Without Hassle
When it comes to your vessel renewal, do you find yourself saying some version of: “Again? Do I really have to go through this process again?” Yes, Documented Vessel Renewal is an annual obligation. At our site, we make it easy to meet your vessel renewal deadline and get it done on time. Moreover, we…
Useful Information about Preferred Ship Mortgage
At Vessel Documentation Online, LLC, we pride ourselves on providing relevant legal information for all vessel’s users. One common request we receive is of useful information about Preferred Ship Mortgage. There’s not much clear information available and sometimes it can be tricky to understand some details. If your vessel is eligible for documentation, you should…
Vessel Documentation: Important Data You Need To Know
As owners of vessels, we are obligated by both federal and state governments to conform to regulations known as vessel documentation. Non-documented boats can’t grow their length, participate in specific nighttime operations, or do any other activity permitted by vessel documentation without adequate paperwork. The USCG conducts inspections and exams on all vessels as part…
Can a Boat Bill of Sale Be Handwritten? Bill of Sale Facts to Know
Have you ever wondered “Can a bill of sale be handwritten for a boat?” Are you in the process of buying or selling a boat and aren’t sure what you have to do? Understanding everything that goes into the sale or purchase of your vessel can be a bit overwhelming. To ensure your safety and…
Form CG 1258 Step by Step
There are people who need each of our vessel documentation forms. While we put the most popular, most used forms in the middle of our home page; the truth is that all of our forms are used by different vessel owners at different times. That being said, perhaps the most popular form we have is…