A Certificate of Registry should not be laminated. For some authorities, laminating a certificate would invalidate it as an official document. Once a documenta has been laminated, it is no longer available for definitive review to determine its validity or authenticity. It is recommended to keep the Certificate in a plastic bag, pouch, etc. to protect it.
Vessel Registration FAQs
WHAT CAN I DO IF I HAVE LOST OR MISPLACED MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?HOW DO I RENEW MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?What are the Requirements for Registration? HOW DO I MARK MY VESSEL?HOW LONG IS THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION VALIDMUST I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION BY MAIL?How Can I Learn the History of a Vessel?HOW DO I KNOW IF MY VESSEL MEASURES FIVE NET TONS?How Do I Prove Ownership of My Vessel? HOW CAN I SEND MY CREDIT CARD PAYMENT?HOW DO I CLOSE THE REGISTRY OF MY VESSEL?How Do I Prove Ownership of My Vessel? WHERE CAN I GET FORMS FOR DOCUMENTATION?Can I Request My Documentation is Prioritized?WHAT ARE THE REGISTRY OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS?SHOULD I RETURN THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION WITH THE RENEWAL NOTICE?MUST MY VESSEL BE DOCUMENTED?MAY I RENEW MY DOCUMENT EARLY?How Many Owners Can a Vessel Have? MAY I RENEW A LOST CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION?