Are you in the process of completing your initial vessel documentation, have gotten to the part that asks about your hailing port, and aren’t sure what to put? Do you find yourself wondering just what is a hailing port? That’s common. Over the years, we’ve found that when someone thinks of what defines a “hailing…
As an owner of a vessel in the United States, you know that it is essential to maintain documented vessel ownership. But what gives with that? It is hard for the Coast Guard to adequately monitor the thousands of ships that go through the United States waterways because of the nation’s size. As a result,…
If you own a boat in the United States, you need to register it with the Coast Guard so that it may legally travel the waterways. If you are not a U.S. citizen but want to operate your boat in U.S. waters, you must process U.S. vessel documentation with the USCG. All boats operating in…
Do you want to complete your USCG documentation but you just keep putting it off? Does it feel like it’s so difficult to just sit down and fill these forms out? It’s perfectly, 100% understandable if you feel that way. After all, you didn’t purchase a vessel for the paperwork. You did it so that…
At our site, we take pride in having just about all of the different forms of documentation that a person might need through the course of vessel ownership. That said, not everyone will need every form that we have at our site. One form we’re often asked about is the NVDC Satisfaction of Mortgage. The…
Have you been searching online for a “vessel bill of sale” form but aren’t coming up with anything? Are you in the process of selling your vessel and don’t know which forms you need to close the deal? A bill of sale can be absolutely critical to the proper selling of your vessel – provided…
As a boat owner, you need to register your vessel. The manner of registration depends on the size and use of the vessel. There is state registration and USCG vessel registry (registration with the US Coast Guard). It’s important to understand which registration is either mandatory or desirable for your vessel. What is Coast Guard…
The transfer of ownership of a boat is a significant transaction, requiring careful documentation and adherence to legal requirements. At the National Documentation Portal, we understand the importance of a well-crafted bill of sale in facilitating a smooth and seamless transfer of ownership. In this article, we delve into the essentials of a boat bill…
When it comes to pre-season preparations, avid boaters and entrepreneurs scour the market for their next great aquatic venture. Often, this includes finding “project” boats—vessels that hold potential for restoration, sale, or enjoyment. However, what happens when you discover the perfect boat only to realize it comes without a title? This blog post, brought to…
Have you been trying to learn more about one vessel or another? Does it seem like it’s hard to find information you can trust about vessels? Indeed, when you’re trying to find out more about a vessel, it’s not easy to know who you should listen to (and who you should avoid). This is one…