Are you unsure as to whether or not you can register your vessel? Do you want to get a First Preferred Ship Mortgage but don’t know if your vessel would qualify? These are some of the questions that we can help with here at the National Documentation Portal. We didn’t just make this portal for…
Have you been trying to find out who owns a particular boat? Do you have an eye on a boat and want to find the vessel’s ownership history? When you’re researching a boat for purchase, you want to know as much information as possible before you make a decision. Moreover, you want to make sure…
Do you have a small, undocumented vessel that you want to use, but aren’t sure how to do so while being in compliance with the authorities? Is there a foreign-built vessel in your possession that’s just sitting there without Coast Guard documentation status? We understand that when it comes to vessel documentation, some of the…
As of this writing, the COVID-19 pandemic is still going on. This means that so many people are doing the right thing by staying home, in hopes of stopping the spread of the virus. While this is 100% the right thing to do, it’s taken a terrible toll on so many businesses. We’re still open…
Your new boat is your pride and joy. Whether you had the boat manufactured for you specifically, or if you purchased a boat from a broker or previous owner does not matter; you still intend to enjoy your time out on the water relaxing, fishing, or sailing to great vacation destinations. If you have a…
Are you pondering the idea of officially Documenting a Vessel you Own, but are feeling uncertain about the pros and cons? It’s true that some boat owners have no choice but to document their vessels due to specific requirements. Yet, there are other boat owners who willingly choose to document their boats, and they do…
On this blog, we touch quite a lot on the reasons behind you needing to get your US vessel documentation but not nearly enough on the reasons to delete it. The form for a certificate of deletion is more useful than you’d think, so let us tell you about the different scenarios in which you…
Vessel documentation is an essential part of boat ownership, but that doesn’t mean it is something to look forward to. Filling out and processing vessel documentation used to take a long time, requiring the printing out of forms, trips to the post office, and days of worrying that your private information may have been lost…
As the winter season approaches its end, the thought of enjoying warm days on the water gets more and more exciting. However, before you set sail, you must ensure you’ve fulfilled all the mandatory requirements for the NOAA boat registry. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the process and enable you to comply with…
Do you worry about when you’re going to have to renew your US Coast Guard vessel registration? Does it feel like the deadline is coming or, unfortunately, might have already passed? These are common concerns associated with having a documented vessel. As vessel owners ourselves, we know how many different things you have to worry…