You’ve likely heard about the US Vessel Documentation Center and what it’s about. And even if you haven’t, you get the basic idea based on the name itself. However, it can easily draw skepticism on those who either had a bad experience in the past or those who are just not that easy to trust…
As you may have noticed by now, regardless of the type of boat information you are looking for, you will be able to find it at Vessel Documentation Online. Here, you can learn more about how to get your initial, what a Certificate of Documentation (CoD) is, or the definition of an abstract of title,…
Buying a boat could be your dream come true, and it makes sense to investigate every vessel that you look at before making an agreement to buy. Even second-hand boats can go for a great deal of money, so it makes sense to investigate thoroughly before you take out a mortgage or loan based upon…
Do you have your eye on a vessel but aren’t sure if it’s the right one for you? Have you been talking to a vessel’s owner, like what you’re hearing, but just want a source you can trust so that you can feel good about closing the deal? This is something that vessel owners have…
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
As you may have heard by now, if you are on the boat’s universe, the vessel’s certificate of documentation (COD) lasts longer now: if you sail on a recreational boat you can extend your certificate for 5 years every time it expires. If you want to know more about this new regimentation keep reading while…
In December 2020, the Boat Owners Association of the United States
A bill of sale is a document required in the state of Florida to legally transfer ownership of a boat from the seller to the purchaser. Before signing the vessel bill of sale, it is essential to double-check that all of the facts are accurate and that it has been notarized since this is a…
Why document a vessel? This is likely a question you’ve asked yourself at least once if you’re a recreational boat owner. The purchasing process on its own was already likely a tedious one for you. Now, you have to take care of the post-ownership requirements like titling and documentation, which aren’t a walk in the…
You must have a solid understanding of what a “documented vessel” refers to if you are the owner of a US Coast Guard boat. “a vessel for which documentation of ownership and/or a declaration of national interest has been submitted with the Coast Guard,” as stated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), is considered…