Have you been considering vessel documentation but aren’t sure if you need it? Have you seen other vessel owners document their boat and just don’t know if it’s the right course for you and your vessel? We can help. We’ve helped many vessel owners to determine whether or not they need boat documentation. Then, if…
The United States Coast Guard Documentation page on this website is intended to assist USCG boat owners with documenting their vessels. Our website provides you with all the information and tools you need, regardless of whether you are applying for the first time or need to renew your documents. We provide directions that are easy…
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…
Have you been trying to find the right time to apply for the USCG vessel documentation forms you need? Does it feel like, whenever you sit down to actually complete these forms, something always comes up that diverts your attention? If so, you aren’t alone. For so many of us, with so much to do,…
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…
For many vessels, it’s a legal necessity to get onto the Coast Guard boat registration database. However, in the past, it has been difficult. Before the internet, vessel owners had to fill everything out by hand, then mail it in and hope for the best. Once online access was granted, vessel owners still found themselves…
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…