The cost of US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation varies, depending on which form you are submitting, and how many years of registration you elect to obtain (1-5 years). You may proceed to the following link to view the complete list of US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Fees:
https://unitedstatesvessel.us/vessel-documentation-fees/
Examples of the most commonly used forms are listed below:
Vessel Transfer of Owership $348 –
Use this form if you are:
• Adding/removing a spouse to the Certificate of Documentation after a passing or divorce
• Selling/transferring your vessel: When the sale is finalized you may complete a U.S. Coast Guard Bill of Sale (CG-1340). If there is an outstanding mortgage, the mortgagee (lender) should complete a Satisfaction of Mortgage. The vessel cannot be removed or transferred from documentation with an outstanding mortgage or lien.
• Transferring your vessel Documentation into a Trust, Corporation or LLC
• Transferring interest in your vessel to a spouse or family member
• Making ANY changes to the vessel’s endorsement status or managing owner’s name.
https://forms.unitedstatesvessel.us/vessel-transfer-of-ownership
Initial Documentation $386 – Use this form to obtain US Coast Guard Documentation for new vessels and vessels which have never been documented.
https://unitedstatesvessel.us/initial-documentation/
Vessel Name/Hailing Port Change $326– The name or hailing port of a vessel may be changed by filing this application with the appropriate fees. If your vessel is subject to a mortgage of record, you must obtain permission from the mortgagee.
https://unitedstatesvessel.us/vessel-name-hailing-port-change/
Vessel Documentation Renewal (CG-1280) Including Multi-Year Renewal $64– Required annually unless multi-year renewal is selected. Renewal applications must be received within 30 days of the expiration date listed on the Certificate of Documentation.
https://forms.unitedstatesvessel.us/renewal-uscg-documentation