Jim, check your paperwork from Fluid Motion, ours came with the CG builders form already filled out and ready for you to fill your form CG1258 out. You fill out form CG1258 available online and attach it with the CG builders form to send to Coast Guard. Should be simple and then follow the instructions for placing the name on the boat and attaching the number to the hull inside. We have filled out the form, but not sent it in yet.
Here is the form I received in my paperwork from Ranger Tugs:
CG-1261: Builder's Certification & First Transfer of Title (REV.1/10) For INITIAL DOCUMENTATION ONLY. Must be completed by BUILDER of the vessel. If more than one builder, each one must complete a form. Evidence of U.S. build is required for all Fishery and Coastwise vessels.
Here is the form you need to download and fill out:
CG-1258: Application for Initial Issue, Exchange or Replacement of Certificate of Documentation; Redocumentation. Completed by OWNER(s); submit an original or a copy of form, CG-1258.
Here is the fee schedule and instructions:
FEES -- NON-REFUNDABLE:
Initial Application for Documentation $133.00*
*PLUS endorsement fee: Coastwise $29.00
Fishery $12.00
Recreation and/or Registry -- NO EXTRA CHARGE
*When more than one endorsement is requested, only the single highest endorsement fee, $29.00 maximum applies
Bill of Sale $ 8.00 (per page)
Mortgage $ 4.00 (per page)
One page with information on both the front and back is considered TWO (2) pages.
Check or money order payable to U.S. COAST GUARD or credit card authorization MUST accompany application.
Submit to:
U. S. Coast Guard
National Vessel Documentation Center
792 T J Jackson Drive
Falling Waters, WV 25419
For forms and information on vessel documentation please visit our homepage at
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvdc/
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The url above should get you to the forms to download, they are in a word document.
