USCG Captain’s License Application Process
The following is a list of all requirements with links of items to submit to the USCG to apply for a Captain’s License.
(This is only a guide and requirements are subject to change at any time without notice)
Copy of pay.gov receipt of payment to the National Maritime Center ($145 for original, $95 for renewal)
Credential Category: “Officer Endorsements Only”
Type of Endorsement: “Original Officer Endorsement: $100” (For renewal apps: “Officer Renewal: $50”)
Examination/Testing Fees: “Course in Lieu of Exam: $0”
Issuance Fees: “Pay MMC Issuance fee now: $45”
Medical Evaluation Report (CG-719K) Can be completed by any Doctor or Physician.
Annapolis Family Medicine (410) 280-9500 - Medical and Drug Test
First Medical of Annapolis (410) 956-6800 - Medical and Drug Test
West St. Medical (410) 268-3627 - Medical only
Drug test Form (CG-719P) signed by certified Medical Review Officer. Or letter of compliance in random testing program.
Can be ordered from The Maritime Consortium here.Photocopy of Proof of Citizenship* (Passport or Birth Certificate)
For Renewal include a copy of your LicenseDocumentation 360+ Days of Sea Service (Sea time Letter or Small Vessel Sea Service Forms (CG-719S),
Military: Officer Fit Reps or history of assignments.
For time on your own boat also include proof of ownership: a copy of the title, registration card, or documentation certificate.Photocopies of Course Completion Certificates:
Master or OUPV Certificate* (For renewal: License Renewal Course Certificate in lieu of add’l sea time)
First Aid/CPR with AED course certificate* (completed within one year from an approved provider)
Assistance Towing Course Certificate* (if applicable)
Auxiliary Sail Endorsement Course Certificate* (if applicable - Master only)
Submit all Items to local Regional Exam Center by mail, in person, or by following E-Submission Guidelines.
* Items with asterisk are not required for Renewal (with no modifications to License type)
USCG Forms list an expiration date of 03/2021, however these are still the most recent forms and are still being accepted