The Coast Guard is warning about a new scam that promises to make it easier for you to document your vessel, but in reality can cost a lot of money and result in paperwork that is not in compliance with Federal regulations.
The problem stems from private websites that look like an official government site and that promise to renew your documentation for a fee – often much more than the Coast Guard’s renewal fee of $26. The Coast Guard says its National Documentation Center in Falling Waters, W.VA, is the only authorized entity to issue certificates of documentation. Coast Guard boarding officers will not accept documents issued by any other body. For more: http://coastguardnews.com/boater-beware-vessel-documentation-fraud-lurks-online/2017/10/16/
