The SC-28 offers local advantages and national privileges regarding Coast Guard documentation vs. state registration. Because there is no state vessel registration or decal fee, you will save money. Check with your state’s department of motor vehicles to see if this option is available, but it may be worth doing some research to see if…
Do you think you may need to get your vessel documented, but aren’t sure? If your vessel measures more than five net tons (typically 25 feet in length or longer) and you’re a US citizen, you can document your vessel. If you’re going to use it for commercial fishing activities, transporting goods or people on…
Is it coming to the time when you should renew your vessel documentation? Are you concerned about renewing on time and don’t want to miss the deadline? If so, you’re like thousands of vessel owners all across America. However, changes are coming in the new year. The powers that be have made some alterations which,…
If you are the vessel owner, you must grasp the documentation that proves your ownership. We’ll go through what the Abstract of Title is and how to interpret it in this piece, which will help you better understand it. It’s critical to comprehend the papers that prove your possession. An abstract of title, often known…
Do you know how you want to use your vessel, but you aren’t sure which endorsements are right for it? Have you been filling out your Coast Guard documentation application, only to not know what to write when you got to section J: “Endorsements for Which Application is Made?” Here at the Maritime Documentation Center,…
How do you document your boat? This is a question that the Maritime Documentation Center has asked a lot. They will provide you with a certificate of vessel paperwork from the U.S. Coast Guard. This is a federally recognized event. The United States Coast Guard may approach you and ask for your vessel paperwork if…