Attention:
The NVDC is aware there are commercial entities that offer to manage the certification/renewal process on behalf of vessel owners for a fee. The Coast Guard does not endorse any of these companies, and the companies do not operate on behalf of the Coast Guard in any way. Any fees charged or agreements offered by such companies are in no way associated with the NVDC certification process. In addition, these companies are not authorized to issue any form of documentation, including travel letters and/or permits that authorize operation of ANY vessel. Customer complaints can be made through the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) website at https://www.ftc.gov/. You are encouraged to contact FTC. See Third Party Awareness - 2024
Expanded Online Ordering
The NVDC’s eStorefront provides customers with an efficient and secure means to electronically apply for products directly with the US Coast Guard. Customers can:
- Renew their Recreational vessel’s Certificate of Documentation (COD) for 1 to 5 years.
- Renew their Commercial/Registry endorsements on their COD for one-year.
- Renew their Fleet’s CODs
- Request an Abstract of Title (A/T) and/or Certified Copy of COD (CCOD).
- Change their address.
- File a Mortgage or Related Instrument.
- File a Satisfaction, Release of Mortgage or Lien.
- File a Notice of Claim of Lien.
- File a Bill of Sale and related Instruments.
- Request a Deletion Letter.
- Request a Certificate of Ownership for a Single Vessel or Multiple Unrelated Vessels.
- Request a Certificate of Ownership for a Fleet of Vessels.
Not all products and services offered by the NVDC will be immediately available; additional enhancements are being tested and will be rolled out soon. During the transition period, customers can still visit pay.gov directly to order one-year CODs, A/Ts and CCODs.
Customer Survey
Your opinion matters to us, and the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) is committed to providing you with excellent customer service. Your feedback will guide efforts to improve the Vessel Documentation Program. Please visit NVDC Customer Feedback to complete the survey.