Vessel documentation is, in a few words, a national form of registration. It is also one of the oldest functions of Government and it dates back to the 11th Act of the First Congress. This documentation provides conclusive evidence of nationality for international purposes as well as the habilitations for certain restricted trades. Since 1920,…
Did you come into possession of a foreign-built vessel that you want to use to make some money here in America? Are you unsure of what you can do with it and how you can go about getting into compliance with the powers that be? As you most likely know, documented vessels have to be…
Have you been looking to change your vessel’s documentation status but found it’s more difficult than you would like? When you start to research what it would take to alter your Coast Guard vessel documentation status, does it feel as if your head is swimming? The National Documentation Portal was specifically designed to help with…
Have you grown weary of always having to go from one site to the next to find all of the vessel documentation forms that you need? Does it feel like sometimes you spend more time searching for and completing documentation than you do actually being on your vessel? These are common, understandable concerns. At Vessel…
How much do you put off completing your boat documentation? Do you tell yourself: “I’m going to finish it today” only to procrastinate until tomorrow (and then tomorrow and tomorrow?) Few find boat documentation completion to be enjoyable. But, it doesn’t have to be difficult. Here at the National Documentation Portal, we make the USCG…
Do you plan on taking your vessel out in the winter? Are you prepared for winter’s challenges as well as its opportunities? Our site can do so much more than just help with the Coast Guard vessel registry. In the tranquil embrace of late fall and early winter, the waters can be eerily serene, offering…
None of us really enjoy filling out paperwork, but the process seems to be a daily part of our lives. No matter where you go or what you may do, there is always a stack of papers that you need to read, fill out, sign, and submit to someone. It gets to the point where…
Would you be interested in selling your boat? If this is the case, having a boat bill of sale is the optimal option to guarantee that the transaction goes through without a hitch. When it comes time to sell your vessel, this paperwork may be required to ensure a smooth transaction, but it may also…
The task has been completed. You purchased your boat, got everything together, and now it’s yours. To make sure that you can get out on the water legally, you’ve gotten your initial US vessel registration. This is a genuine accomplishment, the kind of occasion you should savor and celebrate. The thing is, that’s not the…
For boaters, owning and operating a recreational vessel is a cherished pursuit. Ensuring that your boat is properly documented is a crucial step in the process. In this comprehensive guide, we take you through the process of documenting recreational boats with insights from the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC). Understanding Boat Documentation The Significance of…