Your Maritime Title Service of Choice for United States Coast Guard Documentation at the National Vessel Documentation Center
A Maritime Title Service for Recreational or Commercial Vessels
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VESSEL DOCUMENTATION SERVICES
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VESSEL DOCUMENTATION SERVICES
All services related to United States Coast Guard vessel documentation at the office of the National Vessel Documentation Center for Recreational and Commercial Vessels
We are an independent maritime title company providing all services related to United States Coast Guard vessel documentation at the office of the National Vessel Documentation Center for Recreational and Commercial vessels including Abstract of Title, Initial or Exchange of Documentation, Simplified Measurement determination, filing of Preferred Ship Mortgage or Notice of Claim of Lien, Deletion from USCG documentation, Consultations....and more!
A sometimes complex process, we have the experience to provide you with a stress-free transaction, accurately identifying the documents which pertain specifically to your transaction and efficiently filing your important documents on the United States Coast Guard title for your vessel at the office of the National Vessel Documentation Center.
SERVICES
Your professional "Service of Choice" for all services related to United States Coast Guard vessel documentation at the office of the National Vessel Documentation Center for Recreational or Commercial vessels.
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Vessel documentation is the Federal registration with the United States Coast Guard at the office of the National Vessel Documentation Center for both Recreational And Commercial vessels meeting the qualifying volume measurement of at least 5 net tons. United States citizenship is required.
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USCG Documentation establishes an internationally recognized maritime title providing an official basis for vessel identification. A history of ownership, Preferred Ship Mortgage, Notice of Claim of Lien are recorded at the National Vessel Documentation Center on title record for the vessel and can be provided as an Abstract of Title upon request.
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Most lenders currently require a vessel to be a federally United States Coast Guard documented vessel, allowing the lender to perfect a security interest referred to as a Preferred Ship Mortgage.
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It is our goal to be your "Service of Choice" offering a professional, experienced maritime title service with a personalized touch!
SERVICES
Committed to Quality
USCG Abstract of Title
USCG Bill of Sale
USCG Simplified Measurement Determination
USCG Initial or Exchange of Documentation
USCG Preferred Ship Mortgage
USCG Notice of Claim of Lien
USCG Satisfaction and Release of Preferred Ship Mortgage or Notice of Claim of Lien
Endorsements required to meet Commercial Use
Deletion from USCG Documentation
Transit Letter
Consultation
SERVICES
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Recreational or Commercial
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Power or Sail
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Most vessels over 28' will meet the qualifying cubic volume measurement of 5 net tons required to become a federally documented Flagship with an official United States Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation.
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US Citizenship required
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TESTIMONIAL
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USCG #921762 AZURE SEAS
USCG #992127 LIL' TOOT
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"I've worked with Maribeth many times. She is always prompt, thoughtful, and reliable.
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Sam Walters
Celebration Cruises
Santa Barbara, CA
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TESTIMONIALS
What They’re Saying
"Thank you, Maribeth! It was so nice working with you, you made it so easy and enjoyable bringing my new boat out from the East Coast. All of the documentation was so very overwhelming, but, you made it very simple and easy for me. You answered all of my questions and made me feel very comfortable and directed me in the right direction every time. Thank you again and I look forward to working with you in the future.."
Sincerely,
Captain Tony Vultaggio
Captain Tony Vultaggio
Santa Barbara Sportfishing
USCG #1285121 LOOSE CANNON
Santa Barbara, CA
"Got the USCG Certificate of Documentation for EASY RIDER! You did what a lawyer who charged 3 times the price could not do...and kept me informed every step of the way! I can't tell you how much I appreciated it!"
Max Hardin
USCG #630389 EASY RIDER
Freeport, TX
"Registering a foreign built boat for the first time can be a daunting process. I wasn't sure where to start. A friend recommended using Maribeth's services and I am extremely glad I did. Maribeth was very professional and capable. She processed all my paperwork and I received my USCG Certificate of Documentation extremely quickly. I would highly recommend Maribeth and VESSEL DOCUMENTATION SERVICES! Many thanks, Maribeth; I can go enjoy my new boat now!"
David Walsh
USCG #126107 WANDERER
San Francisco, CA
TESTIMONIALS
What They’re Saying
"I greatly appreciated the services of Maribeth and her attention to detail and responsiveness were a great help in obtaining changes to the USCG Certificate of Documentation for my vessel, a Nordic Tug 42. We were faced with a difficult schedule that was affected by the government shutdown and she got the job done!"
F. C. Cooper
USCG #1230829 NORDIC QUEST
Portland, OR
"Maribeth made things so much easier buying my first boat. She was always really quick to respond and super thorough, and when I bought out one of the co-owners a little down the line, she made that super easy as well. Thanks so much, Maribeth!"
Mohamed Hafez
Managing Owner
USCG #1081275 MONTAGE
Santa Barbara, CA
VESSEL DOCUMENTATION SERVICES was proud to provide USCG documentation service for the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum's historic flagship RANGER!
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
USCG #1089369 RANGER
Santa Barbara, CA
CONTACT
We hope you will reach out to us to answer your questions regarding USCG vessel documentation for your Recreational or Commercial vessel. We're just a call away!
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Maribeth Rogers - Owner/Agent
Sustaining Member California Harbor Masters and Port Captains
PO Box 4832 Santa Barbara, CA 93140
(805) 886 1660 Office