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For How Long Are US Coast Guard Documentation Numbers Valid?

Not all leisure craft in the US need to be registered with the Coast Guard but if required, the certificate can last from one to five years.  For commercial craft, US Coast Guard Documentation Numbers are valid for only one year from their date of issue. The National Vessel Documentation Center requires an annual renewal…

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USCG Documentation Number

Find Out Everything About a Vessel With Just a USCG Documentation Number

Are you researching a vessel for potential purchase and want to know the real, definitive truth? Do you have a USCG documentation number and not a whole lot else? It may seem that you don’t have much to go on. But, the truth is, you have everything you need at your disposal, right now, to…

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