HOURS OF OPERATION:
REC/MU Exam Room Hours are 7:15am -10:45am and 11:30am to 3:00pm. Monday through Friday (Excluding all Federal Holidays).
REC Counter Service Hours are 7:00am to 11:00am and 11:30am to 3:00pm. Monday through Friday (Excluding all Federal Holidays).
To schedule an appointment:
Call the NMC contact center at 1-888-IASKNMC (427-5662); or
Email REC at the email listed above.
Applicants MUST include the following information:
Full name;
Mariner Reference Number (MRN);
Date(s) requesting exam or in person counter service;
Cell phone number (For confirmation purposes).
EXAM INFORMATION:
Applicants shall bring a photo ID. Applicants are encouraged to bring their own #2 pencils, a non-programmable calculator and plotting equipment, if needed for the exam. We cannot guarantee that these items will be available at the REC/MU. No other personal belongings are allowed in the examination room; personal items may be stored in lockers provided within the REC during the exam. Exams will not be administered unless an applicant has paid all applicable user fees and has an approved-to-test (ATT) letter.
USER FEE PAYMENTS:
Applicants are required to pay all fees using: pay.gov
Applicants are encouraged to pay their user fees prior to arrival at the REC/MU.
SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS:
Submit MMC applications and supporting documentation to: MMCApplications@uscg.mil.
Only First Class Pilot applications should be emailed directly to the REC.
Submit Awaiting Information (AI) Documentation to: MMC-Awaiting-Info@uscg.mil.
Submit Medical Certificate applications and supporting documentation to: MEDAIP@uscg.mil.
Applicants are discouraged from submitting Medical Certificate applications as part of a MMC application submissions as it may delay the receipt and processing of the Medical Certificate.
When submitting applications or documentation via e-mail, please ensure all attachments are in Adobe PDF format.
Submitting documentation in formats other than Adobe PDF will cause processing delays.
Mariners may continue to submit in-person at the REC/MU.
BUILDING ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
To access the REC, you must present a REAL ID compliant state driver’s license or identification card or a Federal issued identification document (e.g. passport, TWIC, MMC, military ID, etc.) Further information may be found with TSA: REAL ID | Transportation Security Administration
Visitors who are ill or demonstrate signs of a communicable disease will not be permitted to remain in the REC/MU and will need to reschedule their appointment.
REC St. Louis building access requirements: the REC is located in the Raymond A. Young Federal Building therefore you will go through security screening prior to being allowed access. You will need an ID as described above, you will be required to go through a metal detector and may be subjected to further screening as deemed by the security personnel. As previously stated local/state/federal COVID restrictions in force at the time will be applied.
Parking: There are several parking garages as well as outdoor parking lots within a few blocks of the Federal Building and limited street parking. Most metered parking spots and daily pay spots are unattended and require phone apps and credit card so plan accordingly and give yourself time.