As a first-time boat owner, you may stress a little bit when transferring ownership of a documented vessel, as it can be a complicated process. As a United States Coast Guard (USCG) vessel owner, you need to ensure to have all of the proper documentation before selling your boat. This article will go through the…
For a strong majority of people, summer boating is the best. Warm temperatures, warm water, and warmer sun makes for a great time on the water. However, for plenty of folks, cold weather boating is great, too. Brisk, even cool autumn temperatures, the sight of the leaves onshore, the fact that you’re probably going to…
Did you just buy a boat and aren’t sure if USCG documentation is right for you? Are you only going to use it to have fun so you don’t see the point of documentation? Indeed, you may still want to document your vessel. There are plenty of reasons that folks have documented their recreational vessels…
Do you find yourself procrastinating on completing your vessel documentation? Do you take every opportunity to put off getting it done? If you’re like so many other vessel owners, it can feel like there’s always something else that you’d rather be doing. Here at our National Documentation Portal, we do everything in our power to…
Have you done some research, and found that you’re still a little unsure about whether or not vessel documentation is the right decision for you? Does it seem like it could be beneficial, yet you don’t really know if it’s right to “take the plunge,” so to speak? That’s 100% understandable. There are so many…
If you’re in the market for a new vessel, it’s essential to know the requirements for a properly documented vessel. Your state may require annual registration and titling if you keep your boat in the water. Even if your boat is on a trailer in your driveway, you may need to get a title in…
It would help if you did not attempt to document a ship without the assistance of an attorney. As the owner of an American vessel, you should be familiar with the paperwork involved. There are too many moving parts when dealing with the government for you to take care of it on your own and…
Have you ever spent an hour and a half in line at the DMV to renew coast guard documentation? Get sick of visiting the DMV and filling out those tedious documents every few years. Your Coast Guard paperwork may now be renewed online at the Vessel Documentation Center. Boat owners no longer have to wait…
The “Coast Guard portal” isn’t a physical place; rather it’s a place online. It’s where your information goes so that you can get the Coast Guard documentation you’re looking for. The problem is that it isn’t always easy to deal with. That’s where we come in. Here at Vessel Documentation Online, we’re all about making…
As a captain, the responsibilities of ensuring a smooth voyage extend beyond the helm. Vessel documentation is a crucial aspect that sets the course for legal compliance and ownership validation. In this article, we delve into the captain’s perspective on the intricacies of documentation, with a spotlight on the efficiency and support provided by the…