The National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) Mission Statement: The National Vessel Documentation Center facilitates maritime commerce and the availability of financing while protecting economic privileges of United States citizens through the enforcement of regulations, and provides a register of vessels available in time of war or emergency to defend and protect the United States of America.
The primary functions of the NVDC are to manage U.S. vessel documentation and, upon request, provide third parties, such
as lenders, with notice of any existing mortgages and liens on federally documented vessels.
Vessel Documentation (for US Flag Vessels). The National Vessel Documentation Center facilitates maritime commerce and the availability of financing while protecting economic privileges of United States citizens through the enforcement of regulations, and provides a register of vessels available in time of war or emergency to defend and protect the United States of America.
The National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) is located in Falling Waters, Virginia. All forms and services accept direct, online payments via this website. Services include:
Initial Documentation (CG-1258)
Documentation Transfers (CG-1258)
Documentation Renewals (Including Multi-Year Renewals) (CG-1280)
Documentation Reinstatements (CG-1258)
Changes in Vessel Names or Hailing Ports (CG-1258)
Changes in Vessel Endorsements (CG-1258)
Deletion from USCG Documentation