Owning a business that uses a smaller boat as a piece of the operations has been something you have wanted to do for a while. You finally have your business plan in place, have the financing you need, and even have a vessel in mind that would be ideal for you to use for your…
There is a possibility that owners of documented vessels are pondering whether or not they are required to register their vessels in Florida. There is no need for a documented vessel to be registered in the state of Florida to answer your question in a nutshell, but there are certain essential details to bear in…
USCG documentation search is a vital tool for many vessel owners like you. This tool can provide you access to important boat information and documents. The USCG National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) maintains a database of all documented vessels. But you can use our service to search by vessel name or documentation number. Accessing Vital…
If you are the owner of the vessel, then you will need to have some form of registration with either the state or the National Coast Guard. Documenting your vessel with the Coast Guard is the best way to be fully protected both in and out of US waters, and the paperwork can be easy…
As of this writing, it’s August. Yes, that means that in many places, summer is still in full swing. The days are warm, the sun high in the sky, and it may seem like summer lasts forever. However, one look at the foliage will tell you that’s not the case. Autumn is almost here, and…
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…
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…
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,…
Have you ever felt like vessel documentation is a never-ending maze of paperwork? Does it seem as if documenting a vessel is more challenging than buying a vessel or commanding one? Our website is here to rescue you from that bureaucratic nightmare. Here, at the National Documentation Portal, we’ve streamlined the process so much that…
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. …