Submit the following documentation to your USCG regional exam center, along with photo identification, to apply for renewal of your USCG captain’s license:
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Application Form (CG-719B)
- Copy of your current license (front & back)
- Copy of a valid OR expired CPR & First aid card.
How do I renew my MMC?
To renew your MMC license, submit to the Coast Guard a MMC license renewal application, with a new physical examination, a drug test or drug consortium letter, and be able to show 360 days (one year) of service during the past five years.
Does the Coast Guard deploy?
Deployment is a major facet of Coast Guard life. To conduct operational missions and to maintain the highest readiness standards possible, units and cutters deploy on a regular basis. Coast Guardsmen and their families need to discuss and plan for important financial and legal matters prior to deployments.
How much does MMC cost?
Original MMC endorsement for those other than qualified ratings: $45 for issuance and $95 for evaluation. Renewal of MMC endorsement for those other than qualified ratings: $45 for issuance and $50 for evaluation. Original MMC endorsement for a qualified rating: $45 (issuance), $95 (evaluation) and $140 (examination).
How long does it take to process USCG license?
NPT is the total time the Coast Guard spends processing the application and does not include time waiting for information from mariners. The NMC has set a net processing goal of 30 days.
How often do you need to Renew Your Captain’s license?
Your USCG captain’s license must be renewed every five years. You can apply for renewal of your captain’s license up to one year before the expiry date. After expiry of your captain’s license, you have one year grace period in which to renew your license.
How often do you have to renew your USCG license?
USCG License Renewal. Your USCG captain’s license must be renewed every five years. You can apply for renewal of your captain’s license up to one year before the expiry date. After expiry of your captain’s license, you have one year grace period in which to renew your license.
How long does it take to get a boat captain’s license?
A 100-ton license requires 180 days aboard boats over 51 gross tons or 360 days aboard boats over 34 gross tons. A 50-ton license requires 180 days on boats over 26 gross tons if your service began after March 2014. If your sea service started before March 2014, you only need one day on a vessel over five gross tons.
Can a captain’s license be renewed during a grace period?
You are not allowed to operate under the authority of the license during the grace period. Submit the following documentation to your USCG regional exam center, along with photo identification, to apply for renewal of your USCG captain’s license:
