Navigating through the intricacies of USCG documentation can be a daunting task for boat owners, vessel operators, and maritime businesses. At the National Documentation Portal, we offer a seamless solution to this complex process. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through various aspects of vessel documentation, highlighting the importance of a bill of…
As a private agency dedicated to handling USCG Documentation processing, the National Documentation Portal understands the importance of a smooth and efficient USCG COD process for vessel owners. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the steps of USCG COD renewal and explain how National Documentation Portal streamlines the process, ensuring a hassle-free…
Buying a yacht or other large vessel is a big deal for you. In many instances, it ranks up there with buying a luxury car or your home. Because it is such a large purchase for you, you want to make sure you are investing your money wisely with the boat you buy. Buying a…
Are you planning on taking your vessel out with family and friends to celebrate the holidays? Have you been looking forward to a boat ride in a true “winter wonderland?” Yes, cold weather boating isn’t the same as warm weather boating during the summer. But, it can be incredible, an amazing experience that accentuates the…
Renewing the documentation for your vessel may not be the most glamorous aspect of boat ownership, but it’s an essential responsibility. Vessel documentation renewal ensures that your vessel remains in compliance with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations and retains its legal status. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the process of Documented…
The federal law requires that all commercial vessels should get a Coast Guard documentation, according to the NVDC. The recreational boats that are more than 26 feet can either have a state registration or Coast Guard documentation. In regards to the commercial vessels, this doesn’t matter what size the boat is. This regulation means that…
Want to learn more about the past of the vessel you just bought? If so, the Vessel documentation Center may assist you in conducting a vessel documentation search. You may use this tool to determine whether your boat has had any previous problems. Additionally, the VDC may assist you in determining the current value of…
Did you recently purchase a small vessel that you want to use for transporting passengers, yet it wasn’t made in the United States? Does it seem like you should be able to legally use your vessel how you want? Vessel owners just like you have wrestled with this for some time. The truth is that,…
You have previously registered your boat with the US Coast Guard, and are now able to sail the seas whenever you want. These certificates are not designed to be granted forever, and eventually you will need to renew your boat documentation before the certificate expires. It is important to submit an early USCG renewal application form…
Has your life changed dramatically since you registered your vessel and you aren’t sure what does and doesn’t have to be updated with your registration? Have you gone from one online documentation site to another looking for the forms you need but you can’t quite find them? When your life transitions, your documentation may have…