As a boat owner, you must know that there are certain rules and regulations that you must follow. Those requirements usually vary from state to state. There are certain restrictions, however, that make it mandatory for a vessel to be Documented Vessel with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Please read on if you want to…
Do you want to sell your boat but don’t know where to start? Are you planning to purchase a vessel and wondering what are the forms you will need? Luckily for you, that is when the vessel bill of sale (and us) come into place. Furthermore, you can even make the document yourself: a handwritten…
When you own a vessel, you are responsible for submitting the necessary documentation to maintain your boat registered and in compliance with the law. A vessel bill of sale will be one of the essential papers you will need. When one person sells their boat to another, the boat’s ownership must be transferred via a…
Unfortunately, there is some time in our lives in which we might need to part ways with our beloved boats and, like any other occasions that have us taking part in vehicle transactions, it can be a bit of a pain in the neck. Luckily for you, it doesn’t have to be like that. This…
You may be a new owner of a USCG boat and have questions about a vessel bill of sale and why it is vital to have one. This paper is a legally binding agreement between the buyer and seller of a boat. It specifies the specifics of the selling transaction and is signed by both…
Is your vessel bill of sale out of date and needs updating? In such a case, one must be aware of the situations in which one is necessary. In today’s article, we will discuss the circumstances in which you must have a bill of sale for your vessel. Read on to get all the knowledge…
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…
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…
Are you looking to sell your boat and aren’t sure which forms you’ll need? Or, alternatively, are you in the process of buying a boat, and want everything to be on the “up and up,” so to speak? This is where a boat bill of sale form can come in very handy. The good news…
You are completing the documents to finally buy the boat you have always wanted. Money has traded hands, and you think that all that you have to do is just pick up the boat, and sail out into the ocean. However, there is one more thing to do, and many people overlook it in the…
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