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Transfer Exchange of USCG Documentation

How to Arrange a Transfer Exchange of USCG Documentation

Owning a vessel requires a lot of form filling and paperwork, and if you happen to sell your boat, or want to transfer it to another person, then you will need to apply for a transfer of ownership certificate. This type of documentation will show the Coast Guard that you have completed a transfer, and…

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Embracing Digital Transformation: The Advancements of Vessel Documentation Online Platforms

In today’s fast-paced digital era, the maritime industry is witnessing a significant shift towards digital transformation. Online platforms and technologies are revolutionizing various aspects of the industry, including vessel documentation. As a private agency dedicated to USCG documentation processing, the National Documentation Portal understands the importance of embracing digital advancements. In this article, we will…

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Boat Documentation

Boat Documentation Solutions for Your Concerns

Has something happened with your vessel and you aren’t sure what to do next? Was there a change in your life and you don’t know how to square it with your boat documentation? These are the kinds of situations that we created the National Documentation Portal to be able to help vessel owners with. Here,…

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USCG license renewal

Some Do’s and Don’ts for USCG License Renewal

Have you been thinking it may be time to renew your USCG documentation? Are you worried you’ll miss the deadline? Have you missed the deadline? To continue using your vessel how you want, USCG documentation (sometimes referred to as USCG license renewal even though it isn’t exactly the same thing) is important. We can help. …

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The Ins and Outs of USCG Documentation Renewal

As a private agency specializing in USCG Documentation processing, the National Documentation Portal  understands the importance of a smooth and efficient US Coast Guard documentation renewal process. In this article, we will delve into the ins and outs of USCG documentation renewal, providing valuable information and tips to ensure a seamless experience. Simplify the process…

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Vessel Bill of Sale

Explaining a Boat Transaction: Vessel Bill of Sale

If you do not want to be implicated in problematic situations, it is important to know every step of a boat transaction before getting yourself involved in one. One of those steps is of course the vessel bill of sale. This article will then explain how to write one, what information should be included in…

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All the Ways Our National Vessel Documentation Center Improves Renewal

Are you tired of having to renew your documentation year after year? Does each attempt to complete the necessary paperwork feel more challenging than the last? Vessel documentation renewal may be an essential task, but it doesn’t have to be a tedious chore. Our national vessel documentation center makes it easier than ever to not…

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CG 1258

What Can Form CG 1258 Do for You?

Are you considering documenting your vessel? Did you already document your vessel but lost your Certificate of Documentation? Do you need a form CG 1258? We designed the National Documentation Portal to be a place where vessel owners can go to find all of the forms they might need at any leg of their vessel…

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Checklist for Purchasing a Boat Out of State

Checklist for Purchasing a Boat Out of State

Before purchasing a boat out of state, make sure you’re familiar with workings of such a purchase. Let us say you placed a down payment on a vessel that’s currently in Florida, but you reside near San Diego. Let’s further assume that the boat you want to buy is a Four Winns v305 model, a…

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Documented vessel renewal

Finding Your Best Path to Documented Vessel Renewal

Are you wondering exactly how to renew your vessel documentation? Does it feel as if your vessel’s documentation should be renewed soon, but you aren’t sure? Vessel documentation is valid for one year. That said, it can be all too easy to lose track of exactly when your vessel was documented. As such, having your…

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