If you are the owner of a vessel owned by the US Coast Guard, you may be curious about how to get an abstract of title for your boat. An abstract of title is a document demonstrating ownership of a vessel and may be used for registering and titling the vessel. Abstracts of titles can…
Did you know that there are regulatory hoops you must jump through to sell a documented vessel? Are you familiar with the purpose of the hoops? No? Don’t worry about it since we’re here to assist you! This article on our blog will provide you with all the information you want about the sale of…
Getting started with boating is a two-way street. On one hand, if you are giving your first steps in the area, you will need to learn how to properly sail the boat. On the other hand, once those of you who have finished with that will soon have to acknowledge all of the different responsibilities…
Have you been researching a particular vessel? Do you want to learn more about a vessel but want to be sure that information comes from an unimpeachable source? We can help. Here at the National Documentation Portal, you can conduct a vessel documentation search through our site. This search can help you to learn more…
Are you contemplating the strategic move of initiating a “Notice of Claim of Lien” against someone, but find navigating the process challenging? Perhaps you’re a diligent worker left high and dry by a vessel owner who owes you for your toil. If so, we may be able to help. Here at the National Documentation Portal,…
When you buy a new boat, you will most likely need to take out a mortgage in order to cover the cost of the vessel. Getting the funds that you need in order to make the purchase will mean taking out a specific type of lien mortgage, known as a preferred ship mortgage. Unique to…
In the realm of maritime operations, USCG documentation serves as the language of compliance. National Documentation Portal invites you to embark on a journey to decipher this intricate language, exploring the nuances and significance that govern the seas of regulatory adherence. Understanding The Basics Before delving into the intricacies, it’s crucial to understand the basics….
Have you been considering whether or not to document your vessel? Are you unsure exactly what the benefits of boat documentation services are? There are plenty of benefits to getting your vessel documented that vessel owners, even experienced ones, may not necessarily be aware of. Below are some of the benefits that we offer to…
Have you felt like your documentation renewal is more and more of a chore every year? Does it seem as documented vessel renewal presents challenges it shouldn’t? We can help with that and much more here through our site. The mere mention of the word “paperwork” conjures up images of tedium and monotony, something you’d…
The Transfer of Ownership form is a formal document used, among others, to hand over the ownership of a boat from one person to another. On some occasions other than when you are purchasing a vessel, it can be used to make any changes to a vessel’s endorsement status, to add or remove a spouse…