USCG Credential Application

USCG Application Form (CG-719B)

How to Fill Out Form CG-719B

USCG Medical Form

Medical Form for Officers (CG-719K)

Medical Form for Entry-Level Ratings (CG-719K/E)

Drug Screening

Drug Testing Form (CG-719P)

Alternatively, mariners may submit a letter from their employer confirming that the mariner is subject to a random drug testing program and containing the following language:
“(APPLICANT’S NAME/SSN) has been subject to a random testing program meeting the criteria of Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 16.230 for at least 60 days during the previous 185 days, and has not failed nor refused to participate in a chemical test for dangerous drugs.” This paragraph can be included in the mariner’s sea-time letter.

Drug Test Requirements and Finding a Test Site

Small Vessel Sea Service Documentation Form

Mariners whose sea service has been acquired on vessels less than 200 GT may document their service either by a letter from their employer or form CG-719S.

Credential Requirements (Checklist)

Checklists of requirements for National & STCW Credentials, including Renewals.

Conviction Disclosure Statement

Occasionally even the finest people find themselves entangled with the law. As part of the evaluation process for a prospective officer, the Coast Guard wants to know details. One or even multiple prosecutions or convictions will not necessarily scotch the deal. Nonetheless, the candidate for a credential must disclose certain information. A relatively new form, CG-719C, can be used for this purpose. Remember that while the TWIC screening will return a history, it is extremely important that the Coast Guard also be informed by the mariner as well.

Merchant Marine Application Checklist

Checklist for items to be submitted with application.

Mariner Records Request

Given the complexity of a sea-going career, mariners are not always able to keep meticulous copies of sea-time submitted on previous license applications. Fortunately the Coast Guard almost always has access to those earlier submissions. To get a copy of one’s record (including already submitted sea-time), mariners can submit a records request using the Correspondence Request form.