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HOW TO DOCUMENT YOUR BOAT WITH THE U.S. COAST GUARD
By Mike Vaughn
About the Author
Mike Vaughn is a Maritime Attorney based in Huntington each, California whose practice is restricted to maritime business and vessel acquisition and sales.
Synopsis of the Book
This is an important reference book for anyone involved in the acquisition and sale of yachts and ships. It provides a detailed, step by step series of forms to deal with almost any situation.
Table of Contents
PART I. Introduction
Vessel Documentation
State Registration
Comparison of State and U.S. Registrations
Purpose of Registration & Documentation
Documentation with the USCG National Office of Documentation
Commercial Ship Registration
Citizenship of Owner
The Certificate of Documentation
Foundational Requirements for Documentation
Gross & Net Tonnage
Citizenship of Owner
Requirements for Documentation of Commercial Vessels
PART II. Procedure for Documenting a U.S. Flag Yacht
Purchase of an Already Documented Pleasure Vessel
Abstract of Title
Bill of Sale
Corporate Ownership
Application for Certificate of Documentation
Vessel Mortgages & Liens
Citizenship Declaration
Filing Fees
PART III. What to Send to the U.S. Coast Guard
Document List
Sample Cover Letter to USCG
PART IV. Initial Documentation for Vessels Not Previously Documented
Builder’s Certificate
Fees
PART V. Commercial Vessels – Special Rules
Jones Act Requirements
PART VI. Removing a Vessel from Documentation
Reasons for Removal
Requirements
Assistance from Vessel Documentation Center 21
FORMS SECTION
1. Certificate of Documentation CG-1270
2. Application for Simplified Measurement CG-5397
3. Abstract of Title Request (Auth. for Credit Card Transactions)
4. New 2nd Page of Bill of Sale
5. Bill of Sale Form CG-1340
6. Bill of Sale (State)
7. Application Form for Initial Issue CG-1258
8. Satisfaction / Release of Mortgage or Claim of Lien
9. Consent for Mortgage Transfer Form CG-4593
10. Filing Mortgage Form CG-5542
11. First Preferred Mortgage
12. Declaration of Citizenship
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