Coast guard docs?
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Coast guard docs?
I am buying a friends boat. The boat was registered with the coast guard. Here is the problem. The only document he has is the coast guard certificate from the previous owner. It was never transfered and it just states on the back it was sold to John Doe 6-2001. It expired in 6/2002.
My question is does the coast guard have a special website for this stuff? I was on there website and couldnt find any info on this subject? Can I register it with the state of illinois and get a title? I dont know how this stuff works
My question is does the coast guard have a special website for this stuff? I was on there website and couldnt find any info on this subject? Can I register it with the state of illinois and get a title? I dont know how this stuff works
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BRAD SCHOENWALD
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Re: Coast guard docs?
Here is the link to the National Vessel Documentation Center.
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/vdoc/nvdc.htm
You can print the required forms and either re document the boat or surrender the document. If you are having trouble locating the Documented Owner PM me the Official Number and I'll run it for you or you can run it yourself on the PSIX website.
Brad
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/vdoc/nvdc.htm
You can print the required forms and either re document the boat or surrender the document. If you are having trouble locating the Documented Owner PM me the Official Number and I'll run it for you or you can run it yourself on the PSIX website.
Brad
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Re: Coast guard docs?
At some point the boat must have been registered in a state. You should be able to title the boat in your state without re-documenting the boat. Documentation is not required for ownership but may be required as a condition of financing by your bank for a preferred ship's mortgage.
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Re: Coast guard docs?
Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER
I am buying a friends boat. The boat was registered with the coast guard. Here is the problem. The only document he has is the coast guard certificate from the previous owner. It was never transfered and it just states on the back it was sold to John Doe 6-2001. It expired in 6/2002.
My question is does the coast guard have a special website for this stuff? I was on there website and couldnt find any info on this subject? Can I register it with the state of illinois and get a title? I dont know how this stuff works
My question is does the coast guard have a special website for this stuff? I was on there website and couldnt find any info on this subject? Can I register it with the state of illinois and get a title? I dont know how this stuff works