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The process of Documenting a vessel with the US Coast Guard may take 4-16 weeks, depending on the workload and backlog of registrations with the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC).

Exchange - is the term used when changes are made to the Certificate of Documentation (COD) for a vessel which is currently documented with the U.S. Coast Guard. The changes may include ownership, vessel name, hailing port, and/or endorsement(s).

The vessel must have the official number permanently affixed in block-type Arabic numerals of not less than 3 inches in height, preceded by the letters “NO .” on some clearly visible interior integral structural part of the vessel.

What is a USCG Certificate of Documentation? A USCG Certificate of Documentation establishes the ownership and nationality of a vessel. Recreational vessels over five net tons have the option to document their vessel with the U.S. Coast Guard and obtain a Certificate of Documentation.

USCG documentation is required for all vessels that measure at least 5 net tons, are owned entirely by a U.S. citizen, and are used in coastwise trade or fishing activities on the navigable waters of the U.S or in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) which is the area of ocean surrounding the coast up to approximately 200 ...

The Transfer of Ownership Form CG-1258 is utilized when: Purchasing/transferring a vessel: When the sale is finalized you may complete a U.S. Coast Guard Bill of Sale (CG-1340). If there is an outstanding mortgage, the mortgagee (lender) should complete a Satisfaction of Mortgage.

“Does my boat need to be USCG Documented?” Your vessel requires documentation with the US Coast Guard if it is a commercial vessel: 5 net tons or greater. Utilized for fishing matters or coastwise trade activities near any US navigable waters. Located within a Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

Once your vessel is USCG documented, all you need to transfer the ownership is to submit a copy of the Certification of Documentation which includes the owners' signature. Also, the copy of the certificate of documentation must be notarized. A bill of sale will be needed (see below).

USCG documentation is required for all vessels that measure at least 5 net tons, are owned entirely by a U.S. citizen, and are used in coastwise trade or fishing activities on the navigable waters of the U.S or in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) which is the area of ocean surrounding the coast up to approximately 200 ...