We often get asked general boating questions in addition to the questions about vessel documentation. As the holidays approach and the temperatures drop across North America, we’ve been receiving a vessel documentation query that has nothing to do with vessel documentation at all: “how can we boat safely during the holidays?” It’s clear that there…
It is important to have submitted all the details of your boat or yacht correctly. This will help the documentation to be processed faster. There are many people who have found themselves waiting for months because of submitting incorrect documents. You will need to fill out a proper Bill of Sale form in order to get…
Do you know the difference between a Coast Guard documentation number and a state registration one? Have you been trying to find more information about a given vessel and aren’t sure where to start? While documentation isn’t necessary for all vessels, it offers numerous advantages for many vessel owners. Through our National Documentation Portal site…
Are you looking for the owner of a particular vessel? Have you looked online and either can’t find the information or, alternatively, don’t trust the information you have found? Here at the National Documentation Portal, we can help. We know that, when it comes to an investment as sizable (literally and financially) as a vessel,…
Traveling the global waters is an adventure that every vessel owner dreams of. Yet, before you set sail on international voyages, there’s a crucial requirement: US Coast Guard documentation. In this guide, we’ll explore the importance of USCG documentation for global travel and how the National Documentation Portal can make the process seamless. The Significance…
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…
So many of us here at our US boat registry site are also vessel owners. That’s a major part of the reason we created this site: we wanted to make the vessel documentation process easier. Just like you, before we take our vessels out, we make a plan. We know where we are going, when…
Renewing your USCG (United States Coast Guard) Certificate of Documentation (COD) isn’t just a formality – it’s a fundamental responsibility for boat owners. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into why USCG COD renewal matters and how the National Documentation Portal can make the process smoother and more efficient for you. The Legal Importance of…
Embarking on the journey of selling your boat is a thrilling endeavor. The prospect of a successful transaction where your vessel finds a new owner at your desired price is undoubtedly exciting. However, before sealing the deal, it’s imperative to ensure all aspects are meticulously handled. One question we’re often asked: can you draft a…
As you might be aware if you are a big vessel enthusiast, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) rules are in constant change: In 2018 they passed a law that allowed boat documentation renewal for recreational vessels to be done from one to five years. In 2022 the law changed: it is now compulsory for…