US Coast Guard Documentation: Who Does and Doesn’t Need It

Are you uncertain about whether or not you have to get US Coast Guard documentation for your vessel? Have you seen vessel owners in your lake, river, bay, harbor, ocean, or anywhere else that have documentation and are unclear if it’s right for you? It can be confusing, as so many different kinds of vessels,…

Keeping Coast Guard Vessel Documentation As Your Life Changes

Have you undergone a significant life change and aren’t sure how it relates to your Coast Guard vessel documentation? Do you think you need to make some alterations, but aren’t sure which ones or how to go about it? We’ve helped vessel owners with that since the very beginning. The truth is that, as much…

Bill of Sale for a Boat: Four Things You Need to Know

This article intends to give you a concise yet complete answer to the most common questions regarding the bill of sale for a boat, up-to-date to 2021. At the Maritime Documentation Center, we always strive to provide vessel owners with the answers they’re looking for. Our website serves as a three-step system for users to…

A Documentation Center Where You Can Find and Keep the Right Endorsement

Do you know what you want to use your vessel for, but aren’t sure how to keep in compliance with Coast Guard documentation? When you get to the part of the “initial” form that mentions “endorsement,” does it all seem a bit confusing? That’s perfectly understandable. As vessel owners ourselves, we wanted to make the…

How Do You Write a Vessel Bill of Sale?

If you’re selling a boat, the vessel bill of sale is the most important document you need. The sales process itself is not difficult, but there are several details you need to be very specific about. Keep in mind that this is an official exchange and having the document properly filled in can protect you…