Vessels that normally use Vehicle Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Forms are often registered with their respective State, and not US Coast Guard Documented Vessels. To transfer ownership of a US Coast Guard Documented vessel, you may follow this link to complete your application: https://unitedstatesvessel.us/transfer-exchange/
If there is an outstanding balance due on the vessel, the lender should complete a satisfaction of mortgage. The vessel cannot be removed from documentation or transferred with an outstanding balance due. Visit the Transfer/Exchange page for more information.
For a newly built vessel that has not yet been Documented, ownership may be easily established with a the CG-1261 form known as a Builder’s Certificate and indicating for whom it was built or transferred to. Additionally a Certificate of Origin form the Manufacture or a state or foreign registrations can demonstrate proof of ownership.
For pre owned vessels an owner must furnish a bill of sale, or evidence of transfer including details from the former owner. In transfers where evidence in a bill of sale is lacking please contact the NVDC for details.