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How We Can Solve Your USCG Documentation Concerns

Has something gone awry with your USCG documentation? Are you unsure about how to stay in compliance? Boat ownership, while thrilling, often brings a wave of challenges. The complexities of boat documentation can be annoying (to say the very least). As fellow vessel owners, we distinctly recall the confusion that enveloped us when faced with…

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Boat Numbering

What to Do and What Not to Do When It Comes to Boat Numbering

Have you seen numbers on the side of a boat and wondered exactly what they mean? Do you feel like you know that a boat should have certain numbers on it yet aren’t certain about what differentiates some numbers from others?  Boat numbering is an essential aspect of boat ownership, and understanding the guidelines can…

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What Vessel Can Obtain A United States Coast Guard Documentation

What Vessel Can Obtain A United States Coast Guard Documentation?

United States Coast Guard documentation can provide boat owners tons of benefits. Unfortunately, not all vessels can be documented. The first requirement of USCG documentation is that the boat has to be at least five net tons. Then, the owner of the boat is a US citizen. Thus, if your boat is, say, less than…

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7 Common Errors Boaters Make With United States Coast Guard Documentation

Maintaining proper United States Coast Guard documentation is a legal requirement for eligible vessels, yet many boat owners unknowingly make mistakes that can lead to fines, delays, or even loss of documentation status. While the National Documentation Portal exists to simplify the process, certain errors continue to plague applicants. This guide highlights seven less-discussed—but equally…

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US Vessel Documentation Forms and When You Might Need Them

US Vessel Documentation Forms and When You Might Need Them

Of all the US vessel documentation forms, “Initial Vessel Documentation” might be the most easily understood. At our site, you can file for your initial documentation and then renew your documentation, too. However, we offer far more forms at our site than just these. Essentially wherever you are in terms of owning your vessel, you…

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USCG Vessel Documentation

What Is USCG Vessel Documentation? (And Other Common Questions)

USCG vessel documentation is a kind of national registration recognized around the world. As a function of government, it has been in existence since the 11th Act of the First Congress. Since 1920, the provision of preferred mortgages on recorded boats has helped to make vessel finance more accessible. The paperwork of a vessel provided…

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Benefits of Getting a Certificate of Documentation for Your Vessel

Are you the vessel owner who wants to get the most out of their experience with the USCG? In such a case, acquiring a Certificate of Documentation is the way to go about things! You may guarantee that your vessel continues to comply with Coast Guard laws by obtaining this certificate, which entitles you to…

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What Happens When Your Coast Guard Documentation Expires

What Happens When Your Coast Guard Documentation Expires?

You have been taking your vessel to exotic and beautiful places and having the time of your life out at sea just like you always dreamed of. Your vessel has been out for a year since the U.S. Coast Guard documented it. While out there enjoying your time with your yacht you did not think…

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proper vessel bill of sale

Important Components of the Proper Vessel Bill of Sale

Buying or selling a boat is a lot like it is for you if you were to buy or sell a used car today. You may post or read advertisements in classifieds or online, visit locations or have prospective buyers come to look at your boat and work to negotiate the deal that is best…

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USCG Documentation Renewal

What to Do After or In Lieu Of USCG Documentation Renewal

Have you completed your USCG documentation renewal and want to make sure you’re best prepared for the future? Or, alternatively, have you hit some snags, so to speak, when it comes to your renewal? We can help with that and so much more at our portal.  While it might seem like a routine task, we…

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