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CG 1258

CG 1258: What It Is and What It Can Do for You

Are you looking to document your vessel? Do you want to make sure that you use the right form for your boat?  In the intricate world of maritime bureaucracy, where CG-1340 and CG 1258 are thrown around like nautical jargon, deciphering the purpose behind each document can be challenging, to say the least. We can help….

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Do You Need a Vessel Certificate of Documentation and Where Does it Come From?

Do You Need a Vessel Certificate of Documentation and Where Does it Come From?

Hey there, ever wondered if your boat needs a Certificate of Documentation? At the National Documentation Portal, we’ve helped tons of boat owners figure out the whole documentation puzzle for their vessels, and we’re ready to do the same for you. Your boat might just be eligible for a Certificate of Documentation. Over here on…

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Fully Equipped for the US Coast Guard Boat Registry

Fully Equipped for the US Coast Guard Vessel Registry

Like so many other conscientious vessel owners, before you head out on the water, you tend to check your own vessel. You make sure that you have everything that you need for a safe and fun trip on the water and that means life jackets that fit, a float plan, the engine, gas lines, and…

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USCG Vessel Renewal

Lesser-Known Benefits of USCG Vessel Renewal

USCG vessel renewal is more than just ticking boxes; it’s an opportunity to uncover a trove of lesser-known benefits that can positively impact maritime enthusiasts and vessel owners. Join the National Documentation Portal on a journey to unveil these hidden gems and explore the advantages that go beyond the realm of regulatory compliance. Preserving Vessel…

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Your Comprehensive Guide to a Vessel's Abstract of Title

Your Comprehensive Guide to a Vessel’s Abstract of Title

Are you on the brink of a vessel purchase, seeking to validate all that’s attractive about your choice? Do you worry that the vessel which seems too good to be true really is too good to be true? The prospect of acquiring a vessel only to discover it veiled in misleading or erroneous information is…

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performing a vessel documentation search

Performing a Vessel Documentation Search

If you are new to shopping for a yacht or other pleasure vessel, you likely want to familiarize yourself with the market a little bit before you make any decisions about buying a boat. Buying a new boat can be a great thing, but you know you will pay a lot more money for a…

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yacht documentation

Yacht Documentation for Your Recreational Vessel

There is a common misconception among new vessel owners regarding recreational vessels, such as yachts, and their registration with the United States Coast Guard. Some people will say you only have to register commercial vessels, but they’d be mistaken. If your yacht fulfills the criteria outlined below, you will have to get your yacht documentation…

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A Lower USCG Vessel Documentation Renewal Fee

A Lower USCG Vessel Documentation Renewal Fee

The word “fee” can have many different definitions. Most often, “fee” refers to money, how much you’re paying for something. However, it can also mean “payment,” which is not necessarily currency. A “fee” could be having to sacrifice something or give something up. So, when we say that we offer a “lower USCG vessel documentation…

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Vessel Documentation

Vessel Documentation to Help You Change Course

Has a misfortune befallen your vessel, causing you to have to change the course of your life? Have you recently encountered a watery mishap with your boat, leaving you feeling adrift and unsure of your next move? Our portal can help. Here, we offer vessel documentation solutions to help you through any stage of vessel…

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USCG Exchange

USCG Exchange/Transfer Form & What to Know

Have you decided to bring a new co-owner onto your vessel, but aren’t sure which form is right for you? Are you selling your vessel and want to get everything taken care of ahead of time? When it comes to your vessel and its documentation, you want to be as careful and thorough as possible….

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