Is your USCG documentation renewal approaching? Do you think it’s approaching but you aren’t sure? That can be stressful to say the very least. Here, at our portal, we do everything in our power to make the documented vessel renewal process straightforward and hassle-free. We can guide you through the renewal procedure, offering valuable tips…
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What is USCG Certificate of Documentation?
If you are looking into boat ownership for the first time, this can be a very exciting experience for you. You probably spend a great deal of time looking at listings online, catalogs, or going to boat shows or showrooms to see what vessels you like the most. Before you even settle on a boat…
Process Your Vessel Documentation Easily and Fast
Many boat owners get the surprise to learn that there is a lot of paperwork to do in boat ownership. Title renewals, changes of address, name changes, and much more require the proper documentation, and the process can be tedious. Vessel Documentation Online is not the U.S. Coast Guard or the National Vessel Documentation Center;…
Who Needs Coast Guard Documentation? (And Who Might Want It)
Are you wondering if Coast Guard documentation is a requirement on your horizon? Perhaps you’ve recently acquired a vessel and are unsure about if registration is necessary for your vessel. Over the years, the National Documentation Portal has assisted countless vessel owners in similar situations, helping them navigate the complexities of vessel documentation. While documentation…
Obtaining an Abstract of Title For Your Vessel
Buying a boat involves interacting with the US Coast Guard, including obtaining certification for your vessel. When you are about to purchase the boat, one of the most important pieces of documentation that you can obtain is the abstract of title. This should be obtained prior to the purchase and is evidence of all of…
Using a Vessel Without American Vessel Documentation: the MARAD Waiver
Do you have a vessel that you want to use in a commercial capacity that isn’t documented? Did you recently receive a foreign-built vessel and want to see exactly how you can use it on American waters? These and similar scenarios are more common than many vessel owners realize. It’s true that there are stringent…
National Vessel Documentation: Pathway to America
Often, we’ll get some version of the question: “what’s so important about vessel documentation anyway?” Sure, when you want to go out and spend time on your boat, it may seem like one more hassle. But, it’s actually important and can even provide peace of mind. Sure, it won’t make your vessel larger, help you…
Reasonable Boat Documentation Cost for Vessel Owners from All Walks of Life
Owning a boat is something many people dream of. Have you ever sought out documentation services for your ship? If you’ve ever had to go through this, you know it can be a costly endeavor. Registration and the boat documentation cost may run into the thousands of dollars, and that’s before any connected expenditures like…
Smooth Sailing Coast Guard Renewal Documentation
Life carries with it so many things to worry about. That’s doubly true if you have a boat in your life. With safety concerns and more regarding your vessel, you’re liable to have plenty on your mind. That being said, the last thing you should have to worry about is your Coast Guard renewal documentation….
Just Some of the NVDC Services the National Documentation Portal Offers
Does it feel like it’s too difficult to get all of the forms that you need for your vessel? Has it felt as if you’re always struggling to stay ahead of deadlines? With boat documentation, every detail matters and time is of the essence, staying “on top of it” often poses a daunting challenge. We…