Paperwork

Application Paperwork Instructions

IMPORTANT! The Process Has Changed TWICE!! We no longer email packets to REC Centers and we no longer email packets to NMC!! This page is updated as of 2/5/26!!

ALL  Merchant Mariner Credential applications, submit directly to NMC by clicking the below button.  Please upload all documents in Adobe PDF format only using the online portal  Submit to NMC

Mark’s video on how to fill out all forms in application and send in packet!!  (This is presently not reflecting recent change in application upload portal to (see above) or no longer requiring Notary on page 4 of application. https://youtu.be/0o-9nC6N5HA

Below are 2 checklists, one for original application and one for renewal/raise of grade:

Kim’s blonde-proof checklist for USCG NMC Original Application

  1. Fill out application for license on form-CG_719B Application.
  2. If you answer yes to anything in section Section III (2) (Convictions and Drug Use), please fill out form– CG_719C Conviction
  3. Put diplomas in application packet. Diplomas must be dated within one year.  Please do not include online course completion certs. 
  1. Complete a USCG Approved CPR/1st Aid/AED in person course. We normally have one the week after OUPV class. Add diploma to packet. Diploma must be dated within 1 yr AND HAVE USCG COURSE CODE ON IT if not our class! Please do not include online course certificates in packet
  2. Get your Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) To make appointment:  https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/  Please put the receipt you are given at the end of the appt. into your packet or front/back photo of TWIC card.  Receipt is actually preferred) 
  3. Get a physical filled out on form– CG_719K Physical.  Be sure to fill out all little name boxes on top/bottom of pages and on page 3, check ‘other’ and write: ‘MMC Application.’  Take to Doctor/Urgent Care to be filled out completely.
  4. Compete a drug screen on form –CG_719P Drug.  You may also use a drug consortium letter dated within 180 days.  We are also a drug consortium.
  5. Fill out sea service form –CG_719S Sea Service Be sure to include proof of ownership if boat belongs to you or family member.
  6. Complete application fee payment to the government pay.gov (see picture below for fee info).  Form is here: https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/4795779/ Very Important!!! Email receipt to yourself and then print the email and put in the packet.

 

Now its time to upload your application or have us act as your third party agent and we will review application packet and upload for you. click here and follow directions: https://captainschoolmiami.com/store/?model_number=Paperwork

To send yourself, upload application pdf via NMC online portal at MMCInformationUploadApp. Submit all forms (except the 10 page physical) in pdf format only, preferably as one pdf. Be sure to include drug screen/consortium letter in this packet.

Upload completed medical (just the 10 page physical pdf only) form at:   MedicalInformationUploadApp 

To check your application at National Maritime Center  (NMC):    National Maritime Center Application Status

If you want us to review and send your application packet, please follow these directions!

You will email the packet to:  paperwork@captain-schools.com  as an attachment not as a link!!  Purchase paperwork review at: https://captainschoolkeywest.com/store/paperwork-review-and-processing/

Please put in the following order before scanning.  Please discard any instructional pages as they are not needed:

Application

Conviction form (if necessary),

Drug Screen ( cg719p or Drug Screen Results with MRO signature. Please do not send carbons,etc…).

Sea Service Form(s) and proof of ownership (if your boat)

Pay.Gov Receipt

Green Card and Passport if non-citizen

Copy of TWIC card receipt or copy of front and back of actual card  

All diplomas for classes taken with us (please none of the online completion certificates)

CPR/AED/1st Aid Card (if not including diploma from our class)

Physical (10 pages)

Kim’s blonde-proof checklist for USCG NMC Renewal and RoG Application

  1. Fill out application for license on form- Fill out application for license on form-CG_719B Application.
  2. . Be sure to check box for Officer/Renewal on bottom of page one and write license held in box below. If you are upgrading, write license you are requesting.
  3. If you answer yes to anything in section Section III (2) (Convictions and Drug Use), please fill out form – CG_719C Conviction.
  4. Fill out sea service form –CG_719S Sea Service If vessel is owned by you, include proof of ownership (title, registration, etc.) You need 360 days in the last 5 yrs. If owned by your corporation, please include 1 page of Articles of Inc. that show company name and your name along w/ proof of corporation ownership of vessel,
  5. Get a physical filled out on form– CG_719K Physical.  Be sure to fill out all little name boxes on top/bottom of pages and on page 3, check ‘other’ and write: ‘MMC Application.’  Take to Doctor/Urgent Care to be filled out completely.
  6. Compete a drug screen on form –CG_719P Drug.  You may also use a drug consortium letter dated within 180 days.  We are also a drug consortium.
  7. Renew your Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) if necessary, or check the TWIC exemption box on top of page 2 of application. (You must renew TWIC if you have 200GT Master license or higher or go thru a secure port.) To make appointment:  https://universalenroll.dhs.gov Please put the receipt you are given at the end of the appt. into your packet or front/back photo of TWIC card.  Receipt is actually preferred)
  8. Complete application fee payment to the government Pay.Gov (see picture below). Email receipt to yourself and print to put in packet.  Form is here:  https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/101/4795779/ 
  9. Fill bottom of pay.gov form like below for Basic Renewal: 

If Renewal with Raise of Grade, fill out as follows:

Now its time to upload your application or have us act as your third party agent and we will review application packet and upload for you. click here and follow directions: https://captainschoolneworleans.com/store/?model_number=Paperwork

To send yourself, upload application pdf via NMC online portal at MMCInformationUploadApp. Submit all forms (except the 10 page physical) in pdf format only, preferably as one pdf. Be sure to include drug screen/consortium letter in this packet.

Upload completed medical (just the 10 page physical pdf only) form at:   MedicalInformationUploadApp 

To check your application at National Maritime Center  (NMC):    National Maritime Center Application Status

If you want us to review and send your application packet, please follow these directions!

You will email the packet to:  paperwork@captain-schools.com  as an attachment not as a link!!  Purchase paperwork review at: https://captainschoolmiami.com/store/?model_number=Paperwork

Please put in the following order before scanning.  Please discard any instructional pages as they are not needed:

Application

Conviction form (if necessary)

Drug Screen (only cg719p!! Please do not send carbons,etc…)

Sea Service Form(s) and proof of ownership (if your boat)

Pay.Gov Receipt

Copy of TWIC card receipt or copy of front and back of actual card  

All diplomas for classes taken with us (please none of the online completion certificates)

CPR/AED/1st Aid Card (if not including diploma from our class)

Physical (10 pages)

All Forms

Application:   CG_719B Application

Medical:    CG_719K Physical

Drug Testing:   CG_719P Drug

Sea Service:   CG_719S Sea Service

Convictions:   CG_719C Conviction

Electronic Filings NMC Instructions Page:

National Maritime Center (CG-NMC) Home Page

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