With certain vessels that were not purchased from a retailer but rather manufactured on commission or self-built by the registering entity, it will be necessary that, in lieu of a bill of sale, build evidence is provided to account for the vessel in question. A document from the manufacturer that states the details of the build order and purchase, the stats of the vessel, and other relevant information, will be key in the registration process.
Vessel Registration FAQs
WHAT VESSELS CAN BE DOCUMENTED?WHAT IS FIRST TIME REGISTRY?WHAT CAN I DO IF I HAVE LOST OR MISPLACED MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?WHY AND HOW IS BUILD EVIDENCE ESTABLISHED?WHAT IS A JOINT OWNER?ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOCUMENTATION?WHAT VESSELS ARE EXEMPT?WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCUMENTATION?MUST I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION BY MAIL?HOW DO I REPORT A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP?HOW DO I KNOW IF MY VESSEL MEASURES FIVE NET TONS?HOW DO I CHANGE THE NAME OR HAILING PORT OF MY VESSEL?MAY I RENEW A LOST CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION?CAN I LAMINATE MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?HOW IS VESSEL OWNERSHIP ESTABLISHED?WHAT ARE THE REGISTRY OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS?SHOULD I RETURN THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION WITH THE RENEWAL NOTICE?HOW LONG IS THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION VALID?WHAT VESSELS ARE EXEMPT?WHAT ARE THE VESSEL NAME AND HAILING PORT MARKING REQUIREMENTS?