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Many thanks. Clear and nicely done.
Thank you so much for breaking this down! Was super easy to follow ur renaming instructions.
This was very helpful, I appreciate it. Thank you
In step 14. You say include original COD. What if I am not the original owner? I am owner #3. Owner 2 changed name off books. I found original name by searching HIN numbers. I have a print out showing all the info as listed though. Boat name, HIN, CG assigned number also.
Ah, sorry for the confusion. By “original” I simply meant “not a copy.” No CoD from a prior owner is needed. It’s an exchange of CoD, so your existing CoD must be sent in for the exchange.
Thank you for the posting. It’ll help many others like it helps me.
Thanks for this post from a few years back. One question Chuck…. once you mail in the CoD from your boat, is the Coast Guard ok with sailing around with a copy of the CoD will they are processing the replacement?
Jay, thank you for stopping by. I’m afraid I don’t know what the USCG’s requirements or expectations are for carriage when the CoD original is returned. I was unable to find anything definitive online, save for the top of the CG-1258 form, which says, “ONLY A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION IS VALID FOR VESSEL OPERATION.” I suggest seeking clarification from the USCG directly if you must operate the vessel while the CoD is unavailable. At a minimum, if you plan on carrying a copy of the CoD, also carry a copy of your CG-1258, canceled fee payment check, and any other supporting documentation you have and might need if boarded. But again, I do not know the legality of that. Good luck!
This was SUPER helpful!
Thank you very much!