You need to register for the Small Vessel Reporting System. You can go online at:
https://svrs.cbp.dhs.gov/Default.aspx
Each person on your
boat needs to register online. You don't need to have a
boat tto register; but each person listed on the USCG
documentation should list it on their application.
It will ask for your USCG documentation # of your vessel (if you have one) and your passport #.
Then you will be asked to attend an interview at the closest CBP office near you. You have to bring the documents with you. IT should take 15 minutes per person. They will take fingerprints and photos.
The officer will do a basic background check, and as long as you don't have anything major in your
history (major arrests, jail time, etc) then you'll get approved.
As a result of participating in the program, you can check out and check in from the U.S. via
phone. You don't have to clear in back in the U.S. when you come back in from the
Bahamas or wherever you're coming back from.
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Octopussy
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