California Vessel Search

California Coast Guard Boat Registration Search

Using the below search, documented vessels in California can be identified using their Official Numbers or Hull Identification Numbers (HIN).

Details in a California Coast Guard Boat Registration Search

This search provides details across several categories, including:

Vessel Documents and Certifications: Lists the dates of issuance and expiration of the vessel’s Certificate of Documentation.

Tonnage Information: Covers Gross Tonnage, Net Tonnage, and any applicable Cargo Authority.

Service Information: Displays the vessel’s service status, the last removal date from service, and the responsible party.

Vessel Particulars: Includes the vessel’s endorsement (referred to as “Service”), along with its dimensions, Build Year, and alternate VINs.

Vessel Information: Provides the vessel’s name, Official Number, HIN, flag, and call sign, among other pertinent information. 

What the Search Does Not Include

Managing Owner details, such as name and address, are excluded from the search results. This information was removed from public records in 2018.

However, you can uncover ownership details through additional resources. An Abstract of Title reveals the Managing Owner’s identity, full ownership history, and any liens or encumbrances on the vessel. Similarly, a Certified Copy of a Certificate of Documentation includes the owner’s name, address, and vessel endorsements.

You can use this link to apply for an Abstract of Title. 

Use this link to obtain a Certified Copy of a Certificate of Documentation. 

An example of a California Coast Guard boat registration search result is available below.

Other Ways We Can Help Your Ship Documentation 

This search can help you to learn more about a particular vessel in California and beyond. 

Should you wish to apply for United States Coast Guard documentation, you can do so through our site. Additionally, our site can serve as a resource for renewing your documentation, replacing it if it’s lost, or even reinstating it if necessary. 

Beyond that, our site can help you to apply for a Preferred Ship’s Mortgage, a Satisfaction of Mortgage/Lien, or a Notice of Claim of Lien, among others.