When you decide to buy a boat, you will need to supply the proper paperwork. In order to register with the U.S. Coast Guard. One such document is a boat bill of sale, which legitimizes the seller and proves that they made the purchase. Completing this essential piece of paperwork is important for both buyer…
Has the weather gotten so nice in your area that you feel like you just have to take your vessel out on the water? More and more places all over America are feeling that spring has finally sprung and summer is soon to follow. If your vessel has spent all winter in storage, now may…
Getting your initial Coast Guard documentation is one thing. Keeping it is another. At Vessel Documentation Online, we can help you to do both. At our site, you can do what you have to do to register your vessel in the first place. Then, you can renew your documentation at our site, too. That way,…
As July turns into August, are you ready to get out on your vessel and enjoy the summer? After having been cooped up in your home all winter long, doesn’t it feel freeing to be on the water? There’s nothing like going out on a boat in the summertime, whether it’s with family and friends…
As a boat owner or maritime professional, you understand the importance of keeping your vessel’s documentation up to date with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The process of searching for specific information or verifying the status of a vessel can sometimes be time-consuming and tedious. However, with the advent of the National Documentation Portal,…
Are you tired of having your vessel documentation take so long to complete? Even when you complete Vessel Documentation Online, does it feel more challenging than it should be? Navigating the world of vessel documentation can often feel like a cumbersome task, one that takes you away from the thrill of being out on the…
As a captain, ensuring the safety and success of your voyages is your top priority. One powerful tool that can greatly assist you in this endeavor is the Documentation Lookup. Provided by the National Documentation Portal, a private agency specializing in USCG Documentation processing to NVDC, this service empowers captains to access critical information for…
Do you know when it’s time to renew your Certificate of Documentation? Have you missed the deadline in the past and want to keep it from happening again? Renewing your documentation is something that has to be done every year. Yet, if you’re like so many vessel owners, it almost “sneaks up on you.” Do…
Before getting yourself involved in a boat transaction, you will try to gather as much information as possible. With that in mind, you may find it reasonable to look for your vessel online on the USCG website before purchasing the watercraft. You will notice, however, that it is not possible to conduct the vessel documentation…
You are either selling your vessel or buying one from someone else and you want to make sure you have all the relevant (and accurate) information about it before the purchase takes place. If only there was a database where you could have access to all of this! Oh, wait… there is. If you are…