- 1). Call the National Vessel Documentation Center at 800-799-8362 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (EST). Press 5 on the first menu and follow the instructions to ask for Form CG-1258 to be mailed to you. Ask for Form CG-4593 to be mailed to you as well if you need permission from the mortgagee to change the name of the vessel.
- 2). Fill out the forms and include your credit card information for payment of fees for changing the name of your vessel. Submit the forms by fax to the fax number specified on the forms.
- 3). Renew your certificate of documentation annually by following the procedures on the USCG National Vessel Documentation website.
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