USCG Captain License Application process, first selected the correct checklist below. NOTE: These are used by the National Maritime Center to check your license application. So these are added items for their use.

• Checklist for all NMC licenses STCW and National

• NMC National Master Less than 100 Ton Near Coastal

• NMC National Master Less than 100 Ton Inland Great Lakes

• NMC National OUPV Less than 100 Ton Inland Great Lakes

• ABLE SEAMAN CHECKLIST

• MATE 200 TON CHECKLIST

• License Renewal Checklist

Click the links below to download the needed forms.

A) Captains Application (CG-719B)

  - Sample Conviction Statement

B)Merchant Mariners Physical Exam (CG-719K):

    - Instructions for completing the Physical form

- If you have a medical issue please download and bring the related section to your doctor.

C) DOT/USCG Periodic Drug Testing Form (Form CG-719P) ;

 - Drug testing information including list of lab's, forms, definitions

 - Note: Go to AAMRO site ;selected only people with the blue approval box)    

- Drug Testing Guide & Marine employer or Military Drug Testing Options

We can make arrangements for the drug test for $65. Call us at (920) 733-5500. This include all the required paperwork.

New Drug Policy letter if you are part of a federal random drug program .

D) Small Vessel Sea Service Form (CG-719S)

- How to complete the sea service form

- Sea service information for USCG,  military and Merchante Mariners Credentials. Greeat link for any sea service questions.

E) Oath Form - not needed as it is on the third page of application

F) Universal TWIC Enrollment Center   If you have any questions about TWIC card services, contact UES Call Center at 1-855-DHS-UES1 (855-347-8371).

G) First Aid/CPR Card (If you need a class, you can use the ECSI online with a checkout with one of our instructors, Call us if you need a course (920) 733-5500

H) Pay your Application Fee $145 fee ($100 for maritime officer license and $45 for issuance) at Pay.gov  - sample

Appliation Help Resources

1) National Maritime Center

Contact Information:
Main Inquiry Line: 1-888-I-ASK-NMC (1-888-427-5662)
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2) TWIC Center link

3) TWIC disqualifying offences and time constraints

4)TWIC Renewal policy

TWIC Exemption request form 

*When applying for your TWIC card, Applicant must state "Job Position" as Merchant Mariner. If you do not do this, the National Maritime Center will not have your TWIC information and you may not be able to receive your license, or the process of receiving your license will be delayed.

5) Where to send in your application, email, mail, or fax

6) Medical Issues -

Conviction Issues

To start the

I) REC address for application submittal

J) Check on your application status : 

If you have questions please call the NMC or give us a call.

homeport.uscg.mil, then click on merchant mariner

If you will need assistance from us with the National Maritime Center, please complete the Third Party Release form as they will not talk with us about your USCG Merchant Mariners License application without a signed form.