DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Coast Guard BUILDER S CERTIFICATION AND FIRST TRANSFER OF TITLE OMB No 1625-0027 Expires 07/31/2019 I. PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION COVERED BY THIS CERTIFICATE YEAR PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION ENTIRE CONSTRUCTION HULL ONLY YEAR COMPLETED COMPLETION ONLY HULL BUILT BY ANOTHER II. VESSEL DATA A. HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR HULL NUMBER B. VESSEL NAME IF KNOWN C. EQUIPPED WITH ENGINE D. PLACE OF BUILD CITY STATE COUNTRY YES NO OUTBOARD E* HULL MATERIAL WOOD STEEL ALUMINUM FIBROUS REINFORCED PLASTIC CONCRETE OTHER III. DIMENSIONS COMPLETE APPROPRIATE DIAGRAM S - DIMENSIONS IN FEET AND TENTHS/INCHES DISTINCT KEEL FAIRED KEEL IV. UNITED STATES BUILD STATEMENT ALL MAJOR COMPONENTS USED IN THE PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION COVERED BY THIS CERTIFICATE WERE FABRICATED IN THE UNITED STATES* ALL CONSTRUCTION AND ALL ASSEMBLY FOR THIS PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION WERE DONE IN THE UNITED STATES* CG-1261 06/17 PREVIOUS EDITION OBSOLETE Page 1 of 2 Reset V. NAME S AND ADDRESS ES OF PARTY IES....

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How to fill out the DHS CG-1261 online

The DHS CG-1261 form is a crucial document for certifying the construction and first transfer of title of a vessel. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for completing the form online, ensuring users can effectively and accurately fill out each section.

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the DHS CG-1261 in an editable format.
  2. In section I, indicate the phase of construction covered by the certificate by selecting the appropriate option (entire construction, hull only, or completion only) and enter the year completed.
  3. Proceed to section II, where you must provide vessel data. Fill in the hull identification number or hull number, vessel name (if known), engine status, and place of build (city, state, country).
  4. In section II, also specify if the vessel is equipped with outboard engines and select the hull material from the provided options.
  5. Move on to section III, where you will need to complete the dimensions using the appropriate diagram(s) and ensure measurements are in feet and tenths/inches.
  6. In section IV, confirm that all major components and construction occurred in the United States by checking the respective statements.
  7. Section V requires you to enter the names and addresses of the parties for whom the vessel is built. If there is more than one person, select the appropriate form of ownership.
  8. In section VI, provide your name as the certifier, select how you know the facts stated, and ensure to fill in the necessary company details and title.
  9. For section VII, document the first sale or transfer of the vessel by entering the names and addresses of the buyers and selecting the ownership form if applicable.
  10. In section VIII, include the signatures of the seller(s) or authorized representatives along with the date signed.
  11. Complete section IX by providing the names or persons signing, along with the legal capacity in which they are signing.
  12. In section X, include the acknowledgment by a notary public or other authorized official, noting the date, state, county, and their details.
  13. Once you have filled out all sections, review the form for accuracy, save any changes made, and download, print, or share the completed DHS CG-1261.

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