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Medical Division

The Medical Division is responsible for determining the medical fitness for mariners to serve in the capacities specified by the domestic and international endorsements for which they apply.

To qualify for a medical certificate, a mariner must provide evidence of meeting the medical and physical standards on a CG-719-K or CG-719-K/E, as appropriate..

Medical Certificate

The medical certificate is a document that serves as proof that a mariner meets the required medical and physical standards. In order to receive a Merchant Mariner Credential or Medical Certificate you will need to complete the correct applications.

For additional details on medical certificates, including Duplicate Medical Certificate Requests:

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ATTENTION :

MMC and Medical Certificates are processed separately.
E-mail Medical Certificate applications (CG 719K or K/E) to MEDAIP@uscg.mil.
Put LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_MARINER REFERENCE NUMBER in the subject line of the email to MEDAIP@uscg.mil.
- NOTE: Drug test results are part of the MMC application and should NOT be sent with your Medical 719K application.
If necessary, E-mail medical related documentation (Additional Information) (not including applications for Medical Certificates) to NMCMedicalClerks@uscg.mil
Medical applications (719K) should be submitted as ONE PDF. JPEG and other formats are not accepted. Label your PDF as follows: LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_REFERENCE NUMBER.
Only COMPLETE medical applications are accepted for processing.
Please ensure all boxes on 719k are checked and that health care provider and mariner sign the document!

HOW TO

Apply For Medical Certificate

CG-719K

CG-719K/E

Duplicate

Additional Information (Existing MMC Application)

CG-719K

Step 1 - Review the Common Errors on the CG-719K Form & Medical Certificate FAQ
Step 2 - Complete the Application for Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate (CG-719K).
Step 3 - Submit your complete form and supporting documentation in PDF format labeled with your Last Name_First Name_Mariner Reference Number (if available), including the subject line of the e-mail to: MEDAIP@uscg.mil . Make sure ALL boxes on the 719K are checked and that both applicant and the healthcare provider have signed the document. Only COMPLETE medical applications will be accepted.

CG-719K/E

Step 1 - Review the Medical Certificate FAQ
Step 2 - Complete the Application for Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate for Entry Level Ratings (CG-719K/E).
Step 3 - Submit your complete form and supporting documentation in PDF format labeled with your Last Name_First Name_Mariner Reference Number (if available), including the subject line of the e-mail to: MEDAIP@uscg.mil. Make sure ALL boxes on the 719K are checked and that both applicant and the healthcare provider have signed the document. Only COMPLETE medical applications will be accepted.

Duplicate

Step 1 - Complete the Affidavit.
Step 2 - Duplicate, as follows: Submit the complete affidavit in PDF format labeled with your Last Name_First Name_Mariner Reference Number (if available), along with the word “DUPLICATE” and include in the subject line of the e-mail to: MEDAIP@uscg.mil.
Step 3 - (OPTIONAL) If you wish to receive your Medical Certificate via a method that can be tracked and will reach you in a few days, consider using an expedited mailing option expedited mailing option.

Additional Information (Existing Medical Certificate Application)

Step 1 - Subject line of your e-mail should be: Last Name_First Name_Mariner Reference Number (if available). For example: Smith, John, 1234567
Step 2 - Attach all documentation in PDF format. Other formats will not be processed.
Step 3 - Submit all documentation in PDF format in response to the letter to: NMCMedicalClerks@uscg.mil.

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