In the dynamic world of boat transactions, purchasing a used boat can be an exciting yet complex endeavor. Boat buyers often face numerous uncertainties, and one tool that can significantly mitigate risks is the registration lookup. In this article, we’ll delve into the importance of conducting a thorough boat registration lookup when considering a used…
Licenses, USCG, registered boats, documented vessels, federal and state waters… It is possible that if you are making your first steps on the boating world you are not yet familiar with the different terminology vessel authorities use. With that in mind Vessel Documentation Online wrote this article: to explain to you what the different nominations…
Are you tired of having to take hours out of your day to complete your boat documentation? Do you want to be able to get all of the forms you need done in a quick period of time? Our ship documentation portal can help with that and so much more. In a world that moves…
Does vessel documentation feel like a chore? Have you sat down to complete it, only to realize that there are a million other things that you could be doing with your time? The truth is that you’re busy. You have a lot to do. That means you don’t have hours to spend filling out vessel…
You have just bought a boat that has been previously documented with the USCG. This means that the hailing port of the boat might not be the same as that which is listed on the documentation, and this could lead you into serious difficulties with the Coast Guard. The same can also happen if you…
When the time comes to trade in your old vessel for a new one, you will want to sell your current boat to a new owner. You have already completed the documentation process once, but if you are trying to sell your vessel, you will have to apply to the Coast Guard for a certificate…
Has it gotten to the point where you have a buyer for your vessel and you’re about to finish the transaction, you just need to finish the paperwork? Did you take care of everything related to the sale of your boat, yet, there’s something in the back of your head that says “you missed something”?…
If you want to sell a boat that you own, then we think it is safe to assume that you already know it comes down to a lot more than someone simply handing over some cash and you giving them the keys in return. Just like the transfer of ownership of everything expensive from a…
There is a long list of things that need to be done after the acquisition of a boat, regardless of whether it is brand new or used, to transfer ownership of the vessel officially. Obtaining a boat bill of sale is one of these things that must be done. A bill of sale is a…
Do you know which yacht documentation endorsement is right for your vessel? Did you just find out at this moment that there’s one more than kind of endorsement available? In these blogs, when we say “vessel documentation,” it’s important to note that there are different endorsements. These endorsements fit different uses for your vessel. So,…