[Tenoch]

I sent my transfer of ownership request into the CG three months ago. They cashed my check exactly two months ago. I have not received any thing back from them and their data base has not updated the vessel ownership info. Is this common? and if so, how the hell and I supposed to keep updated registration docs if it takes 6 months to renew?


(its like being at a bar where the service is so slow that each time they bring you a beer you have to order a new one)

 

[PorFin]

Curious -- sounds like your paperwork may have slipped through a crack.

I think I'd call the Documentation Center if I were in your shoes. We called them a couple of weeks after our application was submitted, and they told us that the previous owner's bank needed to formally notify the Center that his loan had been satisfied. Once that was done, we got our certificate within a week.

Hope it all works out for you.

 

[aa3jy]

As I recall it took us about an hour to get our documentation for our new-to-us vessel.. But then again we went directly to the USCG Documentation Center in Falling Waters,WV.

 

[capecodda]

We bought a boat about 3 months ago, and used a documentation service. They let us know in early December that it was taking about 12 weeks to process new documentation.

We also have not heard anything back from the documentation center, so you are not alone.


I just spoke with the documentation service. Applications submitted mid October to CG are being processed now. Backed up due to weather they say.

 

[IStream]

About a year ago, lead times were running about 6 months. If they're 3 months now, that's a big improvement.

 

[BarryL]

Hey,

Here is the latest info on processing dates:

National Vessel Documentation Center
Case Processing Dates as of 02/20/15

Fish Initial Application: 02/18/15
Fish Exchange, Reinstatement, and Replacement of COD: 02/18/15
Commercial Initial Application: 02/19/15
Commercial Exchange, Reinstatement, and Replacement of COD: 02/20/15
Recreational Initial Application: 10/17/14
Recreational Exchange, Reinstatement, and Replacement of COD: 10/16/14
Mortgage: 10/22/14
Notices of Claim of Lien: 07/24/14
Satisfactions: 05/02/13
Deletion with fees: 02/10/15
Certificates of Ownership: 02/20/15
Research (Including Complex): 02/18/15
Abstract Processing (Including Abstract Pending Review): 02/13/15


So if you sent in a recreational exchange, they are only up to the middle of October.

Barry

 

[Tenoch]

So if you sent in a recreational exchange, they are only up to the middle of October.

Jesus H.

 

[CLOSECALL]

Take heart. The annual renewal process has a much faster turnaround. Usually just a few weeks.

In the meantime, anyone needing proof of documentation should be satisfied with the old documents and a copy of your application and a record of payment.

 

[hellosailor]

Take hostages.

Or, pay the expedited fee for rush service, I heard recently that gets it done in under a week.

 

[Tenoch]

Take hostages.

Or, pay the expedited fee for rush service, I heard recently that gets it done in under a week.

This is probably why mine is waiting....people are bribing their way to the top of the pile. Bastards.

 

[jenunn01]

When we purchased our documented Catalina 30 it took almost 6 months for the process to be completed. Hang in there....I doubt you've been forgotten ...the wheels just turn slowly.

 

[eherlihy]

When I bought my boat, it took 5 months to get the official documentation... Until then, I kept copies of the application and the check aboard.

 

[FDR14127]

Be nice to the ladies at the Documentation Center, they always got the job done ticki po when left to their own devices. Then Sen Byrd moved the operation to Falling Waters, still things went along and the natives there were much more friendly than the Port Documentation Officer locally in Buffalo. But then you elected that band of loonies that felt the service was not the province of the govt. and what the hell they were all just serving the yachties and you know their kind. Then your Congressman (you did vote, didn't you)? figured they could make a good buck by charging you $26 for an annual letter saying you were still registered. Now the nice ladies have to handle the added load with even less budget. Well you elected him so shut up and take it like a man. It's all your fault.

 

[Tenoch]

We love the CG out here in the PNW, all they do is save lives. I can wait for the paperwork. No worries. I am one of a proud minority who can say "I voted for my Rep, both my Senators AND my President."

The loonies came from somewhere else.

 

[chuck53]

When I did my boat almost 5 years ago, I put my paperwork in the mail on Monday, had my document by Friday.

 

[fryewe]

Just got my annual renewal in the mail today.

Mailed it February 9th.
Was signed on February 26th.
Returned to me on March 2nd.

That's 17 days to process and 4 days for return mail.

 

[kellysails]

FWIW, I filed my renewal electronically. Emailed the form and provided electronic payment. I filed on 15 Feb, received the USCG vessel document via US mail on 2 March. My new renewal date is 28 March.

 

[chuck53]

It seems that renewals come in reasonably soon. It's the new, initial documentation that is taking several months, or more.

 

[stpabr]

It seems that renewals come in reasonably soon. It's the new, initial documentation that is taking several months, or more.

Also the Exchange and Reinstates.........I'm planning on submitting a, I assume, Exchange or reinstatement since the PO let it expire and I just completed the purchase of my CaboRico 38. My broker has submitted a registration for MD so I'll be legal until the CG process is complete.

Stephen

 

[ltgoshen]

Speaking of documentation, What do I need to keep on my sailboat if I am boarded?
What papers will they need?
I have my document from the coast guard and insurance card what else?