Does it feel like you’re never quite sure when you have to renew your vessel’s documentation? Has it seemed as if it’s getting harder and harder to remember when your vessel has to be documented? We don’t believe this is the kind of thing that’s supposed to cause stress or concern. Here at the National…
Do you find completing Boat Documentation to be more challenging than it should be? Does it feel like when you sit down to complete your vessel documentation forms it takes far, far too long? At the National Documentation Portal, we are committed to revolutionizing the vessel documentation process, making it as seamless and hassle-free as…
Has something gone awry with your USCG documentation? Are you unsure about how to stay in compliance? Boat ownership, while thrilling, often brings a wave of challenges. The complexities of boat documentation can be annoying (to say the very least). As fellow vessel owners, we distinctly recall the confusion that enveloped us when faced with…
Have you seen numbers on the side of a boat and wondered exactly what they mean? Do you feel like you know that a boat should have certain numbers on it yet aren’t certain about what differentiates some numbers from others? Boat numbering is an essential aspect of boat ownership, and understanding the guidelines can…
United States Coast Guard documentation can provide boat owners tons of benefits. Unfortunately, not all vessels can be documented. The first requirement of USCG documentation is that the boat has to be at least five net tons. Then, the owner of the boat is a US citizen. Thus, if your boat is, say, less than…
Maintaining proper United States Coast Guard documentation is a legal requirement for eligible vessels, yet many boat owners unknowingly make mistakes that can lead to fines, delays, or even loss of documentation status. While the National Documentation Portal exists to simplify the process, certain errors continue to plague applicants. This guide highlights seven less-discussed—but equally…
Of all the US vessel documentation forms, “Initial Vessel Documentation” might be the most easily understood. At our site, you can file for your initial documentation and then renew your documentation, too. However, we offer far more forms at our site than just these. Essentially wherever you are in terms of owning your vessel, you…
USCG vessel documentation is a kind of national registration recognized around the world. As a function of government, it has been in existence since the 11th Act of the First Congress. Since 1920, the provision of preferred mortgages on recorded boats has helped to make vessel finance more accessible. The paperwork of a vessel provided…
Are you the vessel owner who wants to get the most out of their experience with the USCG? In such a case, acquiring a Certificate of Documentation is the way to go about things! You may guarantee that your vessel continues to comply with Coast Guard laws by obtaining this certificate, which entitles you to…
You have been taking your vessel to exotic and beautiful places and having the time of your life out at sea just like you always dreamed of. Your vessel has been out for a year since the U.S. Coast Guard documented it. While out there enjoying your time with your yacht you did not think…