How do I renew my U.S. Coast Guard medical certificate?
How do I renew my U.S. Coast Guard medical certificate?
In order to renew the medical certificate prior to expiration, mariners must submit an application. Applications can be submitted through a Regional Exam Center (REC) or directly to the NMC. A CG-719B is not required and there are no fees associated with applying for a medical certificate.
How much is it to renew Coast Guard credentials?
$95.00
PAYMENT: The Evaluation and Issuance Fee is $95.00 if you take an approved renewal course in lieu of the USCG exam, OR, if you choose to take the USCG open-book exam the fee is $190.00.
How many months after its expiration date may a Coast Guard credential be renewed without retaking the complete exam?
(h) Administrative grace period. A credential may be renewed up to 12 months after expiration. For a credential to be re-issued by the Coast Guard more than 12 months after its expiration, an applicant must comply with the requirements of paragraph (i) of this section.
How do I renew my MMD?
Renewal
- Go to the NMC’s Checklist Page.
- Make a photocopy of your Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential, or photocopy your TWIC application receipt, or indicate that you qualify for a TWIC exemption by completing Section III.
- Fill out a CG-719B Application for Merchant Mariner Credential.
How long is USCG physical good for?
The National Expiration Date governs the validity of your document. This date should be five years from the date the Coast Guard approved your last physical examination, unless a medical waiver is issued for a shorter period of time.
How do I check my USCG medical certificate status?
For the most current medical information available, please contact the National Maritime Center Medical Helpdesk, [email protected], 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662).
When should I renew my MMC?
All Coast Guard issued licenses and documents must be renewed five years from the original date of issuance or last renewal.
What happens if my MMC expires?
Renewal MMC – A credential may be renewed at any time during its validity and for one year after expiration, you must be qualified to renew all Domestic/STCW Officer and Rating endorsements to receive an MMC with a new five year expiration date.
Does sea time expire?
Sea service never expires and may be reused when applying for new endorsements. It is the mariner’s responsibility to keep copies of all sea service records. What counts as a “day”? A “day,” as defined by the regulations, is 8 hours of watch-standing or day-working, not to include overtime.
How early can you renew your merchant mariner credential?
You can submit your MMC renewal application anytime before the credential expires or within 365 days of expiration, advises the USCG National Maritime Center. If you miss this deadline, you will have to apply as though it were a new credential.
Can you sail on expired MMC?
(c) A mariner may not serve under the authority of an MMC past its expiration date. An expired MMC may be renewed during an administrative grace period of up to 1 year beyond its expiration date as per § 10.227(h) of this part.
How do I submit a USCG medical certificate?
Medical certificate applications can be submitted to the NMC via e-mail at: [email protected].