It is essential to have a solid understanding of the Boat Bill of Sale if you are the owner of a USCG vessel. This piece of paper is a contract that outlines the terms and conditions of the sale of a boat, and it was drawn out between the buyer and the seller of the…
Embarking on maritime adventures brings unparalleled joy, but navigating the administrative waters of boat ownership can sometimes be a challenge. In this article, we’ll delve into the benefits of early boat registration renewal and how choosing Vessel Documentation Online as your partner ensures a smooth and stress-free process, allowing you to set sail with confidence….
Do you want to know more about a vessel but aren’t sure where you can find a source you can trust? Have you been looking for the managing owner of a vessel and continually come up empty. Over a half-decade ago, information about documented vessel ownership was removed from online access. That doesn’t mean, of…
Spring. If you’ve been waiting all winter to use your vessel, it can be absolutely wonderful. Lush, green grass, and trees everywhere. Warm air. Gentle breezes. Soft, rolling waves. This is the time of year that so many of us get our vessels out of storage and get out on the water – ready for…
If you own a boat it may need to be registered with the US Coast Guard. The first requirement for National vessel documentation is that you have to be a U.S. citizen. You establish this by filling out form CG-1258. You will also have to establish ownership of the said vessel and what it will be…
Yacht documentation is a form of registration. It is conclusive evidence of nationality. And if you are buying or selling your boat, this documentation will make the process a lot easier. But what if the vessel has outstanding liens? What will happen to the boat? Outstanding Liens and Yacht Documentation If there are outstanding liens…
“Do I really need to register my vessel with the Coast Guard? The process sounds like a lot of work,” is something we hear fairly often. We understand that the US Coast Guard registration might seem complicated at first, but don’t worry. It doesn’t have to be that hard. The Basics of US Coast Guard…
A bill of sale is a document required in the state of Florida to legally transfer ownership of a boat from the seller to the purchaser. Before signing the vessel bill of sale, it is essential to double-check that all of the facts are accurate and that it has been notarized since this is a…
You are certifying a boat for the first time, and need to provide a lot of information in order to receive proof of documentation. If you have not experienced this process before, then it may be extremely confusing, and this information is not made any easier to understand by all of the different varieties of…
You should be familiar with the abstract of the title for your vessel if you are the vessel owner. An abstract of title is a record of all of the transactions that have occurred about a specific vessel during its history. It contains information on the history of ownership of the vessel and details about…