There’s no bigger relief than that coming from finally fulfilling your vessel mortgage. However, before you get to fully enjoy that satisfaction, you will have to submit some paperwork, including your release of mortgage form, to the United States Coast Guard. Let’s talk about what that process is like. What is a Release of Mortgage?…
Category: Documentation Forms
Documented Vessel and The Ins, Outs, Dos, and Don’ts
Have you been considering documenting your vessel, but aren’t sure if that’s the right path for you? Do you find yourself confused at figuring out what the difference between a “documented vessel” and an “undocumented” one is? These are questions that can be a bit opaque for even the most experienced vessel owner. The truth…
The Importance of Coast Guard Vessel Documentation and Safety
Coast Guard vessel documentation is important. When you’re in compliance with it, you can go out on your boat with peace of mind. Whether you’re on the water for commercial reasons or recreational ones, you’re free to do as you please. However, no matter what reason you’re on the water, you have to be safe….
USCG Forms That Involve Liens, Mortgages, and More
Do you want to secure financing for your vessel? Does the idea of getting a mortgage on a boat appeal to you, but you aren’t sure what all that entails? Financing can make owning a vessel that much easier. Whether you’re using the vessel for recreation or commercially, not having to pay for the entire…
Keeping Your NVDC Status in Compliance, Come What May
Do you have a nagging suspicion, in the back of your head, that there’s something you have to do with your vessel documentation? Does it feel like something threatens your NVDC status but you aren’t sure what? This is common. Many vessel owners feel a bit of a free-floating anxiety when it comes to their…
A Fresh Start With the Release of Mortgage Online Form
There’s an old saying: “the two best days in boat ownership are the day you buy the boat and the day you sell it.” That might be a bit harsh, but the logic is sound. The idea is that those are the two days that you have the most to look forward to, the most…
USCG Documentation Forms for When You Change Course
Has your life changed dramatically since you registered your vessel and you aren’t sure what does and doesn’t have to be updated with your registration? Have you gone from one online documentation site to another looking for the forms you need but you can’t quite find them? When your life transitions, your documentation may have…
Boat Transfer Paperwork for When You Sell the Vessel
Has it gotten to the point where you have a buyer for your vessel and you’re about to finish the transaction, you just need to finish the paperwork? Did you take care of everything related to the sale of your boat, yet, there’s something in the back of your head that says “you missed something”?…
Our US Coast Guard Documentation Center Sets Us Apart
Have you been trying to find somewhere online you trust with your vessel documentation? Does each US Coast Guard documentation center seem less trustworthy than the last? When it comes to your vessel, your money, and your information, you can’t be too careful. Just as you would be cautious when putting gasoline into your vessel…
More Than USCG License Renewal Forms: Safe This Spring
Spring. If you’ve been waiting all winter to use your vessel, it can be absolutely wonderful. Lush, green grass, and trees everywhere. Warm air. Gentle breezes. Soft, rolling waves. This is the time of year that so many of us get our vessels out of storage and get out on the water – ready for…