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INSTRUCTIONS
Initial Vessel Documentation (vessel never CG documented)
Exchange, Reinstatement or Return to Documentation
Replacement Certificate of Documentation
Filing of Instruments via email (.PDF filing) and mail
Priority Handling Criteria
Certificate of Documentation Application for Renewal
Deletion from Documentation
Notice of Claim of Lien
Preferred Ship Mortgages and Related Instruments Information
Requirements for Instruments Evidencing Satisfaction or Release
Sample Satisfaction/Release of Mortgage
Sample Change of Address
Determination Request Submission Process
FORMS
CG-7042 Credit Card Form
CG-1258 Application For Initial Issue, Exchange, Or Replacement Of Certificate Of Documentation; Redocumentation
CG-1261 Builders Certificate
CG-5397 Application For Simplified Measurement
CG-1340 Bill of Sale
CG-5542 Optional Application For Filing (Mortgage)
CG-4593 Application, Consent, And Approval For Withdrawal Of Application For Documentation Or Exchange Of Certificate Of Documentation
CG-1356 Bill Of Sale By Government Entity Pursuant To Court Order Or Administrative Decree Of Forfeiture
CG-1280 Renewal of Certificate of Documentation
CG-7043 Abstract of Title or Certified Copy of COD Request Form
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