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At what tonnage is a certificate of documentation required on a vessel?

THE REQUIREMENT OF A CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION (COD) The first element is that the vessel must be at least five net tons. For vessel documentation purposes, gross and net tonnage of a vessel must be determined in ance with 46 CFR Part 69 (the details of which are beyond the scope of this article).

What is a cg 1280 form?

Vessel Documentation Renewal Form (CG-1280) including multi-year renewal: Renewal of your Certificate of Documentation is to be completed annually unless multi-year renewal is selected.

What is the purpose of the certificate of documentation?

Documentation provides conclusive evidence of nationality for international purposes, provides for unhindered commerce between the states, and admits vessels to certain restricted trades, such as coastwise trade and the fisheries.

How to renew a expired USCG vessel documentation?

Step 1: Complete CG-1280 Vessel Renewal Notification form mailed to you. Sign, date, indicate capacity of person signing and address change, if applicable OR click the CG-1280 Renewal of Certificate of Documentation link under the INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS tab on our website to complete form.

Do I need an USCG certificate of documentation?

Must my vessel be documented? Vessels of five net tons or more used in fishing activities on navigable waters of the U.S. or in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), or used in coastwise trade must be documented unless the vessel is exempt from documentation.

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How much does it cost to renew Coast Guard documentation?

There is no fee for renewal of a vessels documentation. A title search on a documented vessel may be initiated by requesting an Abstract of Title from the National Coast Guard Documentation Center. The bill of sale must be notarized for transactions involving a documented vessel transfer of ownership.

What is the difference between state registration and USCG documentation?

Documented vessels are given unique official numbers similar to state registration numbers. However, documented vessels dont display their official numbers on the outside of the hull, like a state registration, but instead are identified by the name and hailing port. The official number is placed inside.

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