How can I conduct a vessel or boat lien search?
– Boat liens in the United States are filed with the U.S. Coast Guard, state titling or registration agencies, and state level Uniform Commercial Code recording agencies. Whether to conduct any or all types of such research depends on how the boat has been previously documented, titled, or registered. There is also an issue of non-recorded or hidden liens which may become attached to the boat even though not formally recorded. Discovering these types of liens involves a considerable amount of detective work. Detailed information on how to conduct various types of boat ownership and lien searches can be found in our Vessel Research Handbook along with various other resources posted in our web site. ◄ Back / Resources ► Vessel Record Search Vessel Research Handbook How can I detect whether a boat has been damaged? – Boat owners are required by law to file reports when their vessel has been involved in substantial collision events and those related to casualties. Law enforcement officials
