Boat Titling Resources for Attorneys

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        Coast Guard vessel documentation and state level boat registration information, articles, and other items of special interest for marine attorneys and law firms. This page also serves as a gateway to our complete selection of attorney support services, forms, databases, and guidelines.

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Attorney Services - A complete range of service packages for Coast Guard vessel documentation, preferred mortgages, claims of lien, and state level boat registration.

Vessel Titling Forms - An extensive gathering of Coast Guard vessel documentation, state level boat registration, and boat trailer forms for use by attorneys.

Abstract of Title - An overview of the abstract of title for Coast Guard documented vessels and how to place an order with the National Vessel Documentation Center.

Abstracting Handbook - A must-have resource for attorneys when working with documented vessels. Includes a summary worksheet and interpretation codes.

Vessel Research Handbook - A guide for attorneys and law firms with information on how to conduct title and lien research on state registered boats and documented vessels.

Financial Institutions Database - A gathering of searchable databases showing all U.S. lending institutions with background and merger information.

Boat Registration Summary - A state-by-state overview of boat, trailer, and outboard motor registration requirements. Includes information about boat loan perfection methods.

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Court Authorized Transfers - Recording requirements for court authorized transfers resulting from foreclosures, divorce settlements, tax liens, and governmental forfeitures.

Federal Register - The Federal Register can be searched for changes and proposed changes in "vessel documentation" or "documented vessel" regulations.

Vessel Record Search - The internet's most comprehensive gathering of boat and documented vessel title search resources with historical information.

Vessel Documentation Regulations - A searchable database which contains the federal administrative code for Coast Guard vessel documentation.

Floating Homes - Differences in house boats, floating homes, and house barges with respect to Coast Guard vessel documentation and state level registration.

Marine Investigator Database - A searchable listing of certified marine investigators hosted by the International Association of Marine Investigators.

Maritime Arbitration Association - MAA is the national organization of the maritime community for alternative dispute resolution.

Compilation of Maritime Laws - Primer on maritime laws hosted by the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD).

Vessel Documentation Database - Databases for searching vessel documentation records. Can be searched by official number, hull number, or vessel name.

Vessel Descriptions - The importance of proper vessel descriptions when dealing with title applications and transfer documents.

Vessel Research Guide - Guidelines for implementing title searches on Coast Guard documented vessels and boats registered on the state level.

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Court Authorized Transfers

         Court awards and authorized sales of vessels arising from foreclosures, divorce settlements, tax liens, and governmental forfeitures are frequently a basis for vessel recordings. Vessel titling and registration agencies will accept such actions if the form and content of the respective court orders fulfill their policy requirements. Such filings will likely come under close scrutiny by vessel documentation officers or state registration clerks at the time of processing.
          Applications for transfers of ownership made under these conditions are most often rejected because the vessel was not properly identified in the court documents. Descriptive terms such as "the boat" or "all personal property" will not in themselves fulfill most state level requirements and are sure to generate a deficiency when filed with the U.S. Coast guard for vessel documentation purposes. At a minimum the vessel should be identified by its factory hull identification number and the Coast Guard's official number if applicable. The length, make, year and state registration number should also be cited whenever possible.
          Recording deficiencies can also be generated because of the language itself as set forth in the court order. The intent of an award or directive must be stated in clear and unambiguous terms which can be easily recognized by a layperson. In most cases, copies of such documents must be certified by the respective court clerk when presented for vessel recordings.

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