As the proud owner of a new vessel, the last thing on your mind may be filling in a load of forms and certificates relating to your purchase. However, before you get on your boat for the next pleasure trip, it is essential that you fill in a CG-1258 form. This form will allow you…
Have you been meaning to send in your Coast Guard application for documentation, but it feels like you can’t find the time? Do you find yourself procrastinating, and even when you do schedule out time to complete this form, you just check your phone or find some other distraction until you quit? You aren’t alone…
Just like any motor vehicle on land, recreational sea vessels need the necessary documents and paperwork. In this case, the US Vessel certificate of documentation is necessary to allow the Coast Guard to see if each watercraft meets the requirements. In essence, the document serves as a national registry, just like how
Here at the Vessel Documentation Center, we’re always glad to talk to fellow vessel owners. Perhaps the most common, most asked question that we receive is “do I have to register my vessel?” If you’ve never owned a boat before, the registrations, licenses, and everything that you have to get become confusing at best. We…
Vessel renewal is not merely a routine administrative task; it is an investment in the future of maritime businesses. By renewing essential documents and certifications, vessel owners ensure the longevity, compliance, and operational efficiency of their vessels. The National Documentation Portal, a reputable private agency specializing in USCG Documentation processing, plays a crucial role in…
The excitement you feel at the prospect of buying a boat may be unmeasurable. It does not matter if the boat is for your personal recreational use or for part of your business; just the fact that you are going to own a vessel is enough to make you smile. Before you get too far…
Have you had your eye on a vessel in a foreign country and want to know more about it? Did you begin to research it but want to get information from a source you know you can trust? The quest for trustworthy information on foreign vessels can be a treacherous voyage. At the National Documentation…
Whether you are a completely new, first-time boat owner, or you have simply decided to upgrade your existing vessel, the one thing that you absolutely cannot forget to do is make sure that you register your new property with the coast guard. This is something that is absolutely essential for every vessel on the water,…
Are you looking to sell your undocumented vessel? Does it feel like you’re lacking some of the paperwork to take care of the sale? Here at our vessel documentation site, we offer all of the documentation forms you might need for documented vessels. That said, we’re often asked questions about what to do with selling…
Does it feel like the process of completing boat documentation is so much tougher than it should be? Have you found yourself struggling with boat documentation? Those are just some of the reasons that we do everything we can to offer the best in boat documentation services. Navigating vessel documentation in the United States can…