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The Easiest Way to File USCG Form 1258

Once you own that yacht or pleasure vessel that you have always wanted, it is up to you to make sure you maintain the ship to keep it at its best. You want it to look great, run well, and be safe for everyone that comes aboard, but you also want to make sure you…

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What is Vessel Documentation

What is Vessel Documentation?

To own a ship and sail away is the dream of many people. Some lucky ones can make their dreams come true. Unfortunately, reality has some details that dreams don’t contemplate. Legal issues of all kind can make the whole experience trickier than you think. For this reason, it’s good for you to know what…

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documenting a vessel

Every Form You Will Need When Documenting a Vessel

When it comes to the process of documenting a vessel, there are going to be a variety of different forms that you will need depending on the specifics of your situation. Some will be for those seeking to get first-time registration, while others will be needed when you need to get it back in place…

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Process United States Coast Guard Documentation

Process United States Coast Guard Documentation Here

Most of us find filling out application forms, confusing, time-consuming and repetitive. Registering and licensing a vessel is no less of a headache. Luckily, you can process United States Coast Guard Documentation here! The applications go to the U.S. Coast Guard through the National Vessel Documentation Center and can be filled out and sent either…

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How to Get a Certificate of Documentation

How to Get a Certificate of Documentation

Having a boat allows you to go from one state to another. You can visit other places that you can’t go to with your car. But, as a boat owner, you have a responsibility to know how to  get a Certificate of Documentation. A boat that’s powered by diesel or gasoline must be registered. Recreational…

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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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