Application Paperwork
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 1/29/26!!
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
Kim’s blonde-proof checklist for USCG NMC Original Application
- Complete the course. Put diplomas in application packet. Diplomas must be dated within one year. Please do not include online course completion certs.
- 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
- 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)
- 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.’ When you are ready to email packets in, the medical will be emailed separately to: medaip@uscg.mil with full name in subject line.
- 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.
- Fill out sea service form –CG_719S Sea Service Be sure to include proof of ownership if boat belongs to you or family member.
- Fill out application for license on form-CG_719B Application.
- If you answer yes to anything in section Section III (2) (Convictions and Drug Use), please fill out form – CG_719C Conviction
- 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. - Send in your application or have us act as your third party agent! To send yourself, upload application pdf via NMC online portal at MMCInformationUploadApp
ALL Merchant Mariner Credential applications, submit all your forms (except the physical but do include the drug screen) and supporting documentation directly to NMC at: MMCInformationUploadApp
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Upload completed medical (just the physical) 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 (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
Application Checklist: Application Checklist
Electronic Filings NMC Instructions Page: