Have you been looking for a way to find information about a vessel that you can trust? Do you want to buy a vessel but want to know as much as possible before you “pull the trigger?” Of course you do. Buying a vessel, spending good money as well as time to do so, and…
Are you tired of the cumbersome process of getting your vessel registered with the US Coast Guard? Does it seem like completing your vessel documentation is more of a challenge than it should be? That’s exactly why we designed the National Documentation Portal to help with. Here, we can help you to not just get…
The boat bill of sale records the transfer of ownership between two parties trading in watercraft or boating equipment. A legally enforceable document means that if there is a disagreement about the provisions set forth within it, the document will be enforced. In California, if you are a vessel owner, you are probably acquainted with…
Do you find it tiring to have to search all over the internet for the vessel documentation forms you need? Are you unsure about exactly which forms you’ll need and when? We created the National Documentation Portal to not just serve as a home of vessel documentation forms, but also as a home of vessel…
You are buying a new boat, and want to know more about its history, its previous ownership and any mortgages that were previously taken out upon it. All of this information will be recorded by the US Coast Guard registration program. Therefore you can find out everything that you want to know when you perform…
Are you tired of waiting for your Coast Guard documentation to get processed? Does it feel like you spend so much time laboriously filling out forms only to have to wait and wait for you to get the documentation you need? We felt the same way. Those are major reasons why we started our online…
Spring brings a renewed spirit to nature, with boat enthusiasts eagerly personalizing and prepping their vessels. Amidst this excitement, one often overlooked aspect is the decision to define the hailing port of your boat. The hailing port goes beyond mere decoration; it is a vital identifier required by the federal government, holding significant importance in…
Have you ever wondered “just who are the merchant marines?” Do you love being on the water and are considering turning that into a career? Yes, our vessel documentation site focuses primarily on vessel documentation. That said, we’ve provided help to the merchant marines plenty of times over the years as well. The merchant marines…
Do you find it to be a chore to fill out your vessel documentation? If you’re like so many other vessel owners, “completing your vessel documentation” is something you have to block out time for. Then, when the time comes, well, you procrastinate. Nothing wrong with that, it’s human nature. Who actually wants to take…
A vessel bill of sale is a legal document used to transfer the ownership rights and responsibilities of a boat from one person to another. In order to have your boat registered in the state of Florida, you do not need to provide a bill of sale for the vessel. On the other hand, if…