US Coast Guard Bill of Sale Form

Selling Your Boat is More Than Just Filling Out a US Coast Guard Bill of Sale Form

Are you preparing a boat for sale? It can be exciting to sell your current vessel and use the funds to buy a new one. However, there’s more to the sale than the US Coast Guard bill of sale form. Taking the process step by step ensures that you don’t miss anything important and that…

US Coast Guard Boats

US Coast Guard Boats and The Waters They Navigate

As a vessel owner, it is essential that you have a solid understanding of both what the US Coast Guard does, and where exactly they operate. It is almost guaranteed that you will come into contact with the USCG at some point or another over the course of your experience as a boat owner, but…

US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation

Steps to Finding the Official Number of a Vessel

The US Coast Guard Vessel documentation has the official number of the boat. It is one of the things that stays with the boat. You can use this number to obtain the detailed history of the boat. But the number is different from the state-registered boats.  What is the US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Number? …

US Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation

How to Request a Replacement US Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation

Your boat documentation is important to have on hand. It’s what identifies your boat if the Coast Guard needs to board your vessel or if you are involved in an accident or emergency situation. Don’t be alarmed if you can’t find yours. It’s possible to request a replacement from the United States Coast Guard, but…

US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation

Don’t Panic if Your US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Has Expired

Your US Coast Guard vessel documentation is important because it identifies your boat. It’s necessary to renew it on a consistent basis, according to the guidelines set forth by the Coast Guard. Typically, you will receive notice that you need to renew about 45 days prior to the expiration date. But what if you forget…

US Coast Guard boat certification

Is the US Coast Guard Boat Certification for Commercial or Private Vessels?

First-time boat owners wonder whether it is necessary for them to register their vessels by obtaining a US Coast Guard boat certification. The short answer is “It depends.”  To Obtain US Coast Guard Boat Certification or Not The United States Coast Guard (USCG) offers boat certification for both commercial and private vessels. The certification requirements…