Your application is currently being processed, and once filed your application is then subject to the NVDC application processing queue. The processing time frames listed below are a general estimate only and may vary per application type/ work category. All processing times are approximate and are subject to change.
| (RECREATIONAL) INITIAL/ TRANSFER/EXCHANGE/ REINSTATEMENT/ REPLACEMENT – 8-12 WEEKS |
| (COMMERCIAL) INITIAL/ TRANSFER/ EXCHANGE/ REINSTATEMENT/ REPLACEMENT – 5-8 WEEKS |
| CERTIFIED COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION/ ABSTRACTS – 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS |
| RENEWALS – 2-3 WEEKS |
| SATISFACTIONS – 6 MONTHS |
| MORTGAGES & RELATED INSTRUMENTS – 18-20 WEEKS |
| NOTICE OF CLAIM OF LIEN – 18-20 WEEKS |
| DELETIONS – 3-4 WEEKS |
| MARAD WAIVER – 3-4 MONTHS |
You are required by law (46 CFR 67.121) to display your Official Number on a clearly visible interior structural part of your vessel’s hull. Please make sure you are USCG compliant by displaying your Official Number correctly.
You may obtain a USCG compliant placard by navigating to the following source: www.vesselplacard.com
If you wish to upload or fax your documents, please visit our Secure Uploads page at https://nvdcdocumentation.us/nvdc/document-upload/.
