If you buy or sell your boat, you may come across the term “abstract of title.” This is a document that provides a summary of the ownership history of a vessel. It is vital to understand what it is and why it matters if you are planning or selling your boat. What is an Abstract…
If you’ve been reading these blogs for any length of time, then you know that the first step in boat documentation is typically the initial registration. Should you require documentation for your vessel, that’s often the most common form to start with. However, after that, paths diverge. There are many different forms that you could…
As the snow thaws and the temperatures begin to rise, have you been thinking about getting your boat out of storage? Or, like many, have you been taking your boat out all year long? Here at the National Documentation Portal, we offer access to documentation forms for vessel owners from all walks of life. No…
Do you have questions about vessel documentation and how it works? Has your internet research not turned up much in the way of answers? We designed the National Documentation Portal to be a hub of not just NVDC forms, but solutions as well. Our platform isn’t just a place for individuals to locate and complete…
Does vessel documentation seem far more complicated than it has any right to be? Do you have burning questions about boat documentation that seem to lack clear answers? Look no further. Our website isn’t just a platform for vessel owners to register their boats; it’s also a knowledge hub tailored to cater to all your…
Safe boating almost always includes a “float plan.” By letting someone on land know where you and the vessel will be at all times, they’ll be in a better position to help more quickly should something go wrong. Before you take your vessel out on the water, you do everything in your power to make…
If you have a boat, you’ve probably heard about vessel documentation. Many boat owners don’t know whether they should get it for their boats or not. For many, the idea of going through one more round of paperwork is anathema to the entire point behind having a boat in the first place (which is to…
In the realm of maritime legality, the USCG Documentation Certificate emerges as more than just a piece of paper; it’s a certification of a vessel’s legitimacy and compliance. As we embark on this exploration, the National Documentation Portal illuminates the purpose behind these certificates, decoding their significance for vessel owners navigating the seas. The Foundation…
When you acquire a new ship, you can choose to register it with the US Coast Guard. For larger vessels, particularly those which you will be using in a commercial capacity, you may prefer to take out US coast guard vessel documentation. There are several factors involved in achieving documentation for your new boat, and…
Many factors are at play when deciding what type of boat you want to buy. You might want to consider the vessel’s size, the materials it’s constructed from, or its engine power. But there’s one thing that you may have yet to think about, and it could make a huge difference in your experience on…