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CHANGE OF VESSEL NAME OR HAILING PORT

VESSEL NAME OR HAILING PORT CHANGE

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ANY ADDITIONAL CHANGES APART FROM VESSEL NAME CHANGE OR HAILING PORT CHANGE WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL FEES.

NOTE: FILING THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT ENTITLE A VESSEL TO DOCUMENTATION OR TO ANY CHANGES DESIRED ON A CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION. OFFICIAL NUMBERS DESIGNATED ON THE BASIS OF THIS APPLICATION ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE. ONLY A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION IS VALID FOR VESSEL OPERATION.
IF YOUR USCG (CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION) IS PAST 30 DAYS BEYOND ITS DATE OF EXPIRATION, YOU MUST REINSTATE YOUR DOCUMENTATION. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO "REINSTATE" YOUR (CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION)
A-1. CURRENT VESSEL NAME AND OFFICIAL #*
A-2. NEW VESSEL NAME

Insert name by which you wish the vessel to be known. Only standard Alpha and Numeric Characters in the vessel name will appear on the Certificate of Documentation. Click icon for attachment if application covers multiple vessels.
Please select from the following:
- I already own this vessel
- I purchased this vessel from another owner
- This vessel was newly built
B-1. HAILING PORT INCLUDING STATE
B-2. NEW HAILING PORT INCLUDING STATE (TO BE MARKED ON VESSEL)

Insert name of place and state exactly as it is or will be marked on the vessel. The hailing port must be a place in the United States. Commonly used abbreviations such as ‘NY, NY’ are acceptable.
C. OFFICIAL # (IF AWARDED)

Please enter the Official Number (O/N) awarded by the Coast Guard for all but Initial Issue cases.
Please Confirm Official #*
D. HULL ID # (IF ANY)

Please enter Hull Identification Number (HIN) as assigned in accordance with 33 CFR 81.
E. IMO # (IF ANY)

Please enter International Maritime Organization Number (IMO), if any.
F. NAME OF MANAGING OWNER, E-MAIL ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER:

Name, e-mail address, and telephone number of the owner to whom the Coast Guard should direct correspondence and their Social Security Number (SSN), or Tax Identification Number (TIN). Only an owner, or part owner, can be the managing owner. For vessels owned by a corporation, the corporation is considered the managing owner. For a trust arrangement, the trustee will be the managing owner. For a Partnership or a LLC, the name of the Partnership or the LLC should be shown.
NAME OF MANAGING OWNER
E-MAIL ADDRESS OF MANAGING OWNER
TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MANAGING OWNER
SOCIAL SECURITY OR TAX ID NUMBER (46 USC 12104): (SECURE FORM)
IS THIS NUMBER YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR TAX ID NUMBER?
- SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
- TAX ID NUMBER
G. ENTER PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF MANAGING OWNER (REQUIRED – 46 CFR 67.113)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
ENTER MAILING ADDRESS OF MANAGING OWNER (IF DIFFERENT THAN PHYSICAL ADDRESS – E.G. , P.O. BOX)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
H. Are There Other Persons and/or Entities That Own an Interest in the Vessel?
Include all persons/entities (other than managing owner) who own an interest in the vessel below.
H. NAME(S) OF OTHER OWNER(S)

Please enter all persons/entities (other than managing owner) who own an interest in the vessel. If no owners other than the managing owner apply, please leave this field blank. Please click the icon for additional attachments if application covers multiple owners.
Is there an active lien or mortgage on this vessel?
Is it satisfied?
An Abstract of Title will be added to establish if the lien or mortgage has been satisfied.
Social Security Number (Individual)

If you are using a Social Security Number, please leave Tax ID Number blank.
Tax ID Number (Business Entity)

If you are using a Tax ID Number, please leave Social Security Number blank.
I. PURPOSE OF APPLICATION.
Please check all applicable blocks to illustrate purpose of this application. If this vessel has never been documented, please check Block #5 and provide ALL requested information known about the vessel's place and year of build, hull material, approximate length and previous names and numbers. If this information is unknown, please indicate below.
- 1. TRANSFER/EXCHANGE OF CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION
- 2. REPLACEMENT OF LOST, WRONGFULLY WITHHELD OR MUTILATED CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION
- 3. RE-INSTATEMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION FOLLOWING FAILURE TO RENEW
- 4. RETURN TO DOCUMENTATION FOLLOWING DELETION.
- 5. APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL NUMBER AND FIRST CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION.
- 6. CHANGE OF VESSEL NAME OR HAILING PORT
VESSEL NAME WHEN LAST DOCUMENTED:
HULL MATERIAL:
- WOOD
- STEEL
- FIBROUS REINFORCED PLASTIC
- ALUMINUM
- CONCRETE
- OTHER
Describe
ARE THERE ANY ACTIVE LIENS OR MORTGAGES ON THIS VESSEL?*
- No, there are no active liens or mortgages on this vessel
- Yes, there is an active lien or mortgage on this vessel
J. ENDORSEMENTS FOR WHICH APPLICATION IS MADE
- RECREATIONAL
- FISHERY
- COASTWISE
- REGISTRY
- COASTWISE – BOWATERS ONLY (CERTIFICATE ON FILE)
- COASTWISE – OIL SPILL RESPONSE ONLY (LETTER OF QUALIFICATION ON FILE)
- COASTWISE UNDER CHARTER TO AN ENTITY QUALIFIED TO ENGAGE IN COASTWISE TRADE (COPY OF CHARTER ON FILE)
Please check the appropriate block(s) to indicate all endorsement(s) sought on this application.
K. PRIMARY SERVICE & HORSEPOWER:
- COMMERCIAL FISHING BOAT
- FISH PROCESSING VESSEL
- FREIGHT SHIP
- INDUSTRIAL VESSEL
- MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNIT
- OIL RECOVERY
- OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL
- PASSENGER (6 OR FEWER)
- PASSENGER (MORE THAN 6)
- PASSENGER BARGE (6 OR FEWER)
- PASSENGER BARGE (MORE THAN 6)
- PUBLIC FREIGHT
- PUBLIC TANKSHIP/BARGE
- PUBLIC VESSEL, UNC
- RECREATIONAL
- RESEARCH VESSEL
- SCHOOL SHIP
- TANK BARGE
- TANK SHIP
- TOWING VESSEL
- UNCLASSIFIED VESSEL
Please select only ONE service for which the vessel will be primarily used and insert horsepower as well.
HORSEPOWER

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L. CITIZENSHIP OF OWNER (CHECK THE BOX(ES) TO SHOW THE TYPE(S) OF ENTITY(IES) THAT OWNS THE VESSEL)
Vessel must be owned by a U.S. citizen eligible for the endorsement(s) desired. Please choose the section that best describes the type of entity that owns the vessel. Citizenship for all owners must be provided.
INDIVIDUAL: This isncludes native born, as well as naturalized U.S. citizens. GOVERNMENT ENTITY: This includes Federal, State, Territory, Possession or Subdivision. CORPORATION: Please complete all items that may apply. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Please complete Equity Section and choose type. For a member managed LLC, a list of members is required. Please click the icon for additional attachments if application covers multiple members. PARTNERSHIP: Please complete Equity Section and choose type. A list of all general partners is required. Click the icon for additional attachments if application covers multiple general partners. CORPORATIONS QUALIFIED UNDER 46 CFR 68.01 OR OWNED BY A NOT-FOR-PROFIT OIL RECOVERY COOPERATIVE: Please attach a copy of the Certificate of Compliance or Letter of Qualification issued by the Director, NVDC. JOINT VENTURE/ASSOCIATION: A list of all joint venturers/members is required. The percentage held by each does not need to be provided. Please click on icon for additional attachments if application covers multiple joint venturers/members. TRUST ARRANGEMENT: All trustees must be U.S. citizens. If applicable, each beneficiary with an enforceable interest must be a citizen. A list of all trustees (save for the managing owner) and beneficiaries with an enforceable interest is required. Please click on icon for additional attachments if application covers multiple trustees/beneficiaries with an enforceable interest.
INDIVIDUAL: This isncludes native born, as well as naturalized U.S. citizens.

GOVERNMENT ENTITY: This includes Federal, State, Territory, Possession or Subdivision.

CORPORATION: Please complete all items that may apply.

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Please complete Equity Section and choose type. For a member managed LLC, a list of members is required. Please click the icon for additional attachments if application covers multiple members.

PARTNERSHIP: Please complete Equity Section and choose type. A list of all general partners is required. Click the icon for additional attachments if application covers multiple general partners.

CORPORATIONS QUALIFIED UNDER 46 CFR 68.01 OR OWNED BY A NOT-FOR-PROFIT OIL RECOVERY COOPERATIVE: Please attach a copy of the Certificate of Compliance or Letter of Qualification issued by the Director, NVDC.

JOINT VENTURE/ASSOCIATION: A list of all joint venturers/members is required. The percentage held by each does not need to be provided. Please click on icon for additional attachments if application covers multiple joint venturers/members.

TRUST ARRANGEMENT: All trustees must be U.S. citizens. If applicable, each beneficiary with an enforceable interest must be a citizen. A list of all trustees (save for the managing owner) and beneficiaries with an enforceable interest is required. Please click on icon for additional attachments if application covers multiple trustees/beneficiaries with an enforceable interest.
- ONE OR MORE INDIVIDUALS, I (WE) CERTIFY THAT ALL OWNERS OF THIS VESSEL ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES
- GOVERNMENT ENTITY (FEDERAL, STATE, TERRITORY, POSSESSION OR SUBDIVISION)
- CORPORATION (SEE SECTION M, ITEM 5 WHEN APPLYING FOR A FISHERY OR COASTWISE ENDORSEMENT).
- LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) (COMPLETE EQUITY SECTION AND CHOOSE TYPE)
- PARTNERSHIP (COMPLETE EQUITY SECTION AND CHOOSE TYPE)
- CORPORATION QUALIFIED AND APPLYING UNDER 46 CFR 68.01 (BOWATERS)
- VESSEL OWNED OR OPERATED BY NOT-FOR-PROFIT OIL RECOVERY COOPERATIVE
- JOINT VENTURE OR ASSOCIATION
- TRUST ARRANGEMENT (COMPLETE EQUITY/STOCK SECTION)
1. STATE OF INCORPORATION
2 CITIZENSHIP OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BY WHATEVER TITLE
3. CITIZENSHIP OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
4. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS NECESSARY TO CONSTITUTE A QUORUM
5. NUMBER OF ALIEN DIRECTORS
6. PLEASE SELECT PERCENTAGE OF STOCK OWNED BY U.S. CITIZENS ELIGIBLE TO DOCUMENT VESSELS IN THEIR OWN RIGHT, WITH THE ENDORSEMENT(S) SOUGHT ON THIS APPLICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR PART 67 (SUBPART C)
- LESS THAN 50%
- 50% OR MORE: (I)
- 75% OR MORE (AND, AT EACH TIER, IF APPLICABLE)
- 75% OR MORE (AND, AT EACH TIER AND IN THE AGGREGATE (IF FISHERY), IF APPLICABLE)
PLEASE STATE EXACT PERCENTAGE
CORPORATION QUALIFIED AND APPLYING UNDER 46 CFR 68.01 (BOWATERS)
- I (WE) CERTIFY THAT THE CORPORATE STRUCTURE HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.
VESSEL OWNED OR OPERATED BY NOT-FOR-PROFIT OIL RECOVERY COOPERATIVE
- I (WE) CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION ON FILE WITH REGARD TO COOPERATIVE AND ISSUANCE OF THE LETTER OF QUALIFICATION REMAINS UNCHANGED.
JOINT VENTURE OR ASSOCIATION
- I (WE) CERTIFY THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THIS (JOINT VENTURE) (ASSOCIATION) ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES, ELIGIBLE TO DOCUMENT VESSELS IN THEIR OWN RIGHT WITH THE ENDORSEMENT(S) SOUGHT.
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): (COMPLETE EQUITY SECTION AND CHOOSE TYPE) (SEE SECTION M, ITEM 5 WHEN APPLYING FOR A FISHERY OR COASTWISE ENDORSEMENT).
PLEASE SELECT EQUITY INTEREST OWNED BY PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO DOCUMENT VESSELS IN THEIR OWN RIGHT WITH THE ENDORSEMENT SOUGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR PART 67 (SUBPART C).
- LESS THAN 50%
- 75% OR MORE (AND, AT EACH TIER, IF APPLICABLE)
- 75% OR MORE (AND, AT EACH TIER AND IN THE AGGREGATE (IF FISHERY), IF APPLICABLE)
- 50% OR MORE: (I)
List of All Joint Ventures/Members (First & Last Name(s)):
PLEASE STATE EXACT PERCENTAGE
- 1. MEMBER MANAGED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY I (WE) CERTIFY THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THIS LLC ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES ELIGIBLE TO DOCUMENT VESSELS WITH THE ENDORSEMENT(S) SOUGHT IN THEIR OWN RIGHT.
LIST OF ALL MEMBERS (FIRST & LAST NAME(S)):
OR
2. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOT MANAGED BY MEMBERS AND NOT SIMILAR TO GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: PLEASE NOTE (A) & (B) MUST BE CHECKED FOR FISHERY AND COASTWISE ENDORSEMENTS; NOT REQUIRED FOR COASTWISE OIL SPILL OR COASTWISE UNDER CHARTER ENDORSEMENTS.
- A. I (WE) CERTIFY THAT ANY PERSON ELECTED TO MANAGE THE LLC OR WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE LLC, AND ANY PERSON WHO HOLDS A POSITION EQUIVALENT TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BY WHATEVER TITLE, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN A CORPORATION, AND ANY PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO ACT IN THEIR ABSENCE ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES
- B. NON-CITIZENS DO NOT HAVE AUTHORITY WITHIN A MANAGEMENT GROUP, WHETHER THROUGH VETO POWER, COMBINED VOTING, OR OTHERWISE, TO EXERCISE CONTROL OVER THE LLC
PLEASE STATE WHERE ORGANIZED
PARTNERSHIP (COMPLETE EQUITY SECTION AND CHOOSE TYPE) (SEE SECTION M, ITEM 5 WHEN APPLYING FOR FISHERY OR COASTWISE ENDORSEMENT) EQUITY INTEREST OWNED BY PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO DOCUMENT VESSELS IN THEIR OWN RIGHT WITH THE ENDORSEMENT SOUGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR PART 67 (SUBPART C)
- LESS THAN 50%
- 75% OR MORE (AND, AT EACH TIER, IF APPLICABLE)
- 75% OR MORE (AND, AT EACH TIER AND IN THE AGGREGATE (IF FISHERY), IF APPLICABLE)
- 50% OR MORE: (I)
PLEASE STATE EXACT PERCENTAGE
- 1. GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
  I (WE) CERTIFY THAT ALL PARTNERS IN THIS PARTNERSHIP ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES ELIGIBLE TO DOCUMENT VESSELS WITH THE ENDORSEMENT(S) SOUGHT IN THEIR OWN RIGHT.
- 2. LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  I (WE) CERTIFY THAT ALL GENERAL PARTNERS IN THIS PARTNERSHIP ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES, ELIGIBLE TO DOCUMENT VESSELS WITH THE ENDORSEMENT(S) SOUGHT IN THEIR OWN RIGHT.
LIST ALL GENERAL PARTNERS (REQUIRED)
TRUST ARRANGEMENT
- I (WE) CERTIFY THAT ALL TRUSTEES AND ALL BENEFICIARIES WITH AN ENFORCEABLE INTEREST IN THIS TRUST ARRANGEMENT ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES, ELIGIBLE TO DOCUMENT VESSELS WITH THE ENDORSEMENT(S) SOUGHT IN THEIR OWN RIGHT.
SPECIFY EQUITY INTEREST OWNED BY PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO DOCUMENT VESSELS IN THEIR OWN RIGHT WITH THE ENDORSEMENT(S) SOUGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR PART 67 (SUBPART C)
- LESS THAN 50%
- 50% OR MORE: (I)
- 75% OR MORE (AND, AT EACH TIER, IF APPLICABLE)
- 75% OR MORE (AND, AT EACH TIER AND IN THE AGGREGATE (IF FISHERY), IF APPLICABLE)
PLEASE STATE EXACT PERCENTAGE
OR
- VESSEL OWNED IN A TRUST ARRANGEMENT PURSUANT TO 46 USC 12111(c) (CROSS BORDER FINANCING)
LIST ALL ALL TRUSTEES AND ALL BENEFICIARIES WITH AN ENFORCEABLE INTEREST (REQUIRED)
M. I (WE) CERTIFY THAT: (MARK ALL THAT ARE APPLICABLE. ITEM 5. NOT REQUIRED FOR COASTWISE BOWATER ONLY, OIL SPILL, OR UNDER CHARTER ENDORSEMENTS.)

Complete as appropriate. The law provides severe penalties for false statements against both the person (including agents) making the statement and against the vessel for which it is made.
- 1. I AM (WE ARE) A CITIZEN(S) OF THE UNITED STATES AND LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THIS APPLICATION IN THE CAPACITY SHOWN;
- 2. IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR PART 67 (SUBPART I) THE VESSEL(S) TO WHICH THIS APPLICATION APPLIES;
(b) WILL AT ALL TIMES REMAIN UNDER THE COMMAND OF A U.S. CITIZEN, UNLESS DOCUMENTED SOLELY WITH A RECREATIONAL ENDORSEMENT; WILL NOT BE OPERATED IN A TRADE NOT AUTHORIZED BY THE ENDORSEMENT(S) ON THE CERTIFICATE(S) OF DOCUMENTATION. THE NAME(S) OF THE VESSEL(S) WILL NOT BE CHANGED WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM THE NATIONAL VESSEL DOCUMENTATION CENTER; AND I (WE) WILL PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE NATIONAL VESSEL DOCUMENTATION CENTER UPON A CHANGE IN ANY OF THE INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS IN THIS APPLICATION.
- (a) HAS (HAVE) BEEN MARKED
- WILL BE MARKED;
(b) WILL AT ALL TIMES REMAIN UNDER THE COMMAND OF A U.S. CITIZEN, UNLESS DOCUMENTED SOLELY WITH A RECREATIONAL ENDORSEMENT; WILL NOT BE OPERATED IN A TRADE NOT AUTHORIZED BY THE ENDORSEMENT(S) ON THE CERTIFICATE(S) OF DOCUMENTATION. THE NAME(S) OF THE VESSEL(S) WILL NOT BE CHANGED WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM THE NATIONAL VESSEL DOCUMENTATION CENTER; AND I (WE) WILL PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE NATIONAL VESSEL DOCUMENTATION CENTER UPON A CHANGE IN ANY OF THE INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS IN THIS APPLICATION.
- 3. HAS (HAVE) NOT OR
- 3a. HAS (HAVE) BEEN REBUILT OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERED SINCE LAST DOCUMENTATION;
- 4. THE VESSEL IS (NOT TITLED UNDER A STATE OR TITLED UNDER THE LAWS OF [INPUT])
THE VESSEL IS
- NOT TITLED UNDER A STATE (OR)
- TITLED UNDER THE LAWS OF (INPUT BELOW)
TITLED UNDER THE LAWS OF:
THE FOLLOWING ITEM (5.) IS REQUIRED FOR COASTWISE AND/OR FISHERY ENDORSEMENTS; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR COASTWISE BOWATER ONLY, OIL SPILL, OR UNDER CHARTER ENDORSEMENTS.
- 5. U.S. CONTROL CERTIFICATION: THERE IS NO CONTRACT OR UNDERSTANDING THAT PROVIDES MORE THAN 25% OF THE VOTING POWER IN THE PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, CORPORATION, OR OTHER OWNING ENTITY EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ON BEHALF OF ANY PERSON NOT A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES. BY NO MEANS WHATSOEVER IS CONTROL IN EXCESS OF 25% CONFERRED UPON OR PERMITTED TO BE EXERCISED BY A PERSON WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES.
POTENTIAL PENALTIES FOR FALSE STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS BY OWNER OR REPRESENTATIVE: CIVIL, MONETARY, VESSEL FORFEITURE (46 USC 12151), FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (18 USC 1001)
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE*

SIGNATURE (TYPE FULL NAME)
Signature*
DATE
MM slash DD slash YYYY
CAPACITY (E.G., OWNER, AGENT, TRUSTEE, GENERAL PARTNER, CORPORATE OFFICER, MEMBER)

CAPACITY (E.G., OWNER, AGENT, TRUSTEE, GENERAL PARTNER, CORPORATE OFFICER, MEMBER)
APPLICATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE (46 CFR 67.500 (e)).
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 5 U.S.C. 553a, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO YOU WHEN SUPPLYING PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD. 1. AUTHORITY. SOLICITATION OF THIS INFORMATION IS AUTHORIZED BY 46 U.S.C., CHAPTERS 121 AND 125; 46 U.S.C. APP. 802 AND 883. 2. THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSES FOR WHICH THIS INFORMATION IS TO BE USED ARE: (1) TO DETERMINE CITIZENSHIP OF THE OWNER OF THE VESSEL FOR WHICH APPLICATION FOR DOCUMENTATION IS MADE; AND (2) TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF THE VESSEL TO BE DOCUMENTED WITH THE TRADE ENDORSEMENT SOUGHT. 3. THE ROUTINE USES WHICH MAY BE MADE OF THIS INFORMATION INCLUDE RELEASE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UNDER FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, AND TO PUBLISH INFORMATION ABOUT U.S. DOCUMENTED VESSELS. 4. DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION REQUESTED ON THIS FORM IS VOLUNTARY, HOWEVER, FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION REQUESTED WILL RESULT IN DENIAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR DOCUMENTATION, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE OWNER FROM OPERATING THE VESSEL(S) IN A SPECIFIED TRADE.

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VESSEL NAME OR HAILING PORT CHANGE*
Price:
VESSEL NAME OR HAILING PORT CHANGE - NICK*
Price:
Please select any additional services you wish to add to have processed
- Priority Request/Rush Processing
- Abstract of Title
- Certified Copy of COD
- Preferred Mortgage
- Satisfaction of Mortgage
Priority Request/Rush Processing
Price:
Abstract of Title
Price:
Certified Copy of COD
Price:
Preferred Mortgage
Price:
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Price:
Coastwise Endorsement
Price:
Fishery Endorsement
Price:
Lien/Mortgage Processing Fee
Price:
PRIORITY REQUEST / RUSH PROCESSING
Reason for Priority Request
- I (we) understand that making a false statement when applying for vessel documentation may subject the vessel to seizure by and forfeiture to the United States Government (46 USC §12151, formerly 46 USC §12122).
PREFERRED MORTGAGE
INSTRUMENT TYPE (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
- PREFERRED MORTGAGE
- CHATTEL MORTGAGE
- AMENDMENT
- ASSUMPTION
- SUPPLEMENT
- SUBORDINATION
- ASSIGNMENT
- OTHER (DESCRIBE)
Describe
NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) OF GRANTOR(S) (MORTGAGOR(S), ASSIGNOR(S), ASSUMING PARTY(IES), OR OTHER(S)
GRANTOR. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS FORM, GRANTORS INCLUDE MORTGAGORS, ASSIGNORS, PERSONS ASSUMING MORTGAGES, PERSONS GRANTING SUBORDINATION OF MORTGAGES. LIST ALL GRANTORS AND ADDRESSES.
INTEREST OWNED IN VESSEL OR HELD IN MORTGAGE AFFECTED BY ATTACHED INSTRUMENT (100% UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) OF GRANTEE(S) (MORTGAGEE(S), ASSIGNEE(S), OR OTHER(S)
GRANTEE. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS FORM, GRANTEES INCLUDE MORTGAGEES, ASSIGNEES, PERSON FROM WHOM MORTGAGES ARE ASSUMED, AND PERSON TO WHOM SUBORDINATION OF MORTGAGES ARE GRANTED. LIST ALL GRANTEES AND ADDRESSES.
INTEREST OWNED IN VESSEL OR HELD IN MORTGAGE AFFECTED BY ATTACHED INSTRUMENT (100% UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
Amount
SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE
INSTRUMENT TYPE (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
- PREFERRED MORTGAGE
- CHATTEL MORTGAGE
- AMENDMENT
- ASSUMPTION
- SUPPLEMENT
- SUBORDINATION
- ASSIGNMENT
- OTHER (DESCRIBE)
Describe
NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) OF GRANTOR(S) (MORTGAGOR(S), ASSIGNOR(S), ASSUMING PARTY(IES), OR OTHER(S)
GRANTOR. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS FORM, GRANTORS INCLUDE MORTGAGORS, ASSIGNORS, PERSONS ASSUMING MORTGAGES, PERSONS GRANTING SUBORDINATION OF MORTGAGES. LIST ALL GRANTORS AND ADDRESSES.
INTEREST OWNED IN VESSEL OR HELD IN MORTGAGE AFFECTED BY ATTACHED INSTRUMENT (100% UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) OF GRANTEE(S) (MORTGAGEE(S), ASSIGNEE(S), OR OTHER(S)
GRANTEE. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS FORM, GRANTEES INCLUDE MORTGAGEES, ASSIGNEES, PERSON FROM WHOM MORTGAGES ARE ASSUMED, AND PERSON TO WHOM SUBORDINATION OF MORTGAGES ARE GRANTED. LIST ALL GRANTEES AND ADDRESSES.
INTEREST OWNED IN VESSEL OR HELD IN MORTGAGE AFFECTED BY ATTACHED INSTRUMENT (100% UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
Amount

IF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS UNKNOWN YOU MUST ORDER AN ABSTRACT OF TITLE UNDER ADDITIONAL SERVICES TOWARDS THE TOP OF THE PAGE.
RECORDED BOOK:
Page
FILE/RECORDED DATE:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
TIME:
OTHER IDENTIFYING DATA:
Vessel Type?*
- Recreational
- Commercial
NOTE: As per the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 Sec. 512, all recreational COD's will be issued for a validity of 5 years. Recreational certificates will no longer be issued for period of 1-4 years.
You can eliminate the possibility of late fees, as well as reinstatement fees, by paying your yearly renewal documentation in advance. Your certificate of documentation will be automatically renewed each year, for the number of years selected, by Maritime Documentation Center, a private documentation firm.

NOTE: The NVDC only issues their vessel renewals for a period/duration of one year each. Your yearly certificate will be valid for one year only. You will receive one (1) Year long certificate each year, depending on how many additional years you have ordered. For each individual year of renewal a new renewal will be AUTOMATICALLY forwarded to your designated address at time of renewal(s). This may require that the vessel owner update their current address to facilitate the renewal process.
USCG RENEWAL DOCUMENTATION ADVANCED PAYMENT OPTION*
- No Additional Years
- 1 year renewal (additional $75.00)
- 2 year renewal (additional $150.00)
- 3 year renewal (additional $225.00)
- 4 year renewal (additional $300.00)
- 5 year renewal (additional $375.00)
Recreational Multi-Year Renewal Fee
Price:
Total
$0.00
Authorization*
- I agree to pay the above total amount according to the card issuer agreement and hereby authorize the charge for the total amount above for the processing of selected USCG documents. I understand that my application will be processed in the order in which it is received by Maritime Documentation Center, a private fee for service documentation company, not owned or operated by any governmental agency. I understand that application and processing fees are non-refundable as per Maritime Documentation Center's no refund policy and as per 46 CFR 67.500(e). I understand that submitting another application for vessel documentation will supersede the current/pending application for that vessel.
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Card Details
Cardholder Name
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YOUR BILLING ADDRESS*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone*
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Reinstatement
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Pref. Ship Mortgage
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Marad Small Vessel Waiver
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