Did you receive an email or letter from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) notifying you that your application was rejected? Starting December 1, 2024, the USCG will strictly enforce rules for application completeness, leading to rejections if any part of the application is missing or incorrect. This includes applications for OUPV renewal, Six-Pack license upgrades, and 100-Ton license applications.
You can read the USCG’s official notification regarding application rejections here.
When an application is rejected, mariners must submit the entire package again, including corrected documents. Among the most common reasons for rejection is a missing or incomplete conviction statement using the CG-719C form.
This blog post will explain how to resolve issues related to the CG-719C conviction statement and ensure your application is accepted.
Why Applications Get Rejected Over Conviction Statements
If you checked "yes" on any box in the Criminal Record section of the CG-719B form (e.g., convictions, drug use) but didn’t include a completed CG-719C form, your application will be rejected.
The CG-719C form is required to provide the USCG with details of all convictions that have not been previously disclosed.
Common Conviction Statement Mistakes
- Failure to Disclose All Convictions
Every conviction must be disclosed, even minor ones, unless they were previously reported to the USCG. - No Memo for Previously Disclosed Convictions
If you’ve already reported a conviction in a past application, you must include a signed memo stating this. You can generate this memo for free inside your MM-SEAS account. - Untruthful Statements on the CG-719B Form
Never omit criminal history to avoid completing the CG-719C form. The USCG conducts a thorough background check, and dishonesty is considered fraud, which could lead to serious consequences.
How to Fix a Rejected Application
Step 1: Complete the CG-719C Form
Download the CG-719C form here and include full, truthful details for any required convictions. If you’re unsure how to fill it out, check out our detailed guide here.
Step 2: Address Previously Disclosed Convictions
If you’ve disclosed a conviction in a prior application, generate a memo inside your MM-SEAS account. This memo confirms to the USCG that your prior conviction has already been reported.
Step 3: Resubmit Your Entire Application
The USCG does not retain rejected applications or partial updates. You must resubmit your complete package, including:
- Corrected CG-719B form
- Completed CG-719C form or memo for previously disclosed convictions
- Any supporting documents, like proof of fees or TWIC compliance
Additional Resources
Need help with other application rejections? Check out these guides:
- Application Rejected because of TWIC Issue
- Application Rejected because CG-719B Cannot be Processed
- Application Rejected because of Drug Test Issue
- Application Rejected because of Missing Evaluation Fee
For more comprehensive guidance, refer to our Ultimate USCG License Renewal Checklist. This resource ensures mariners applying for their private boat captain’s license, OUPV renewal, or 100-Ton license upgrade meet every USCG license requirement.
How MM-SEAS Simplifies the Process
At MM-SEAS, we specialize in making applications stress-free. Here’s how we help:
- Automated Document Management
Generate memos and ensure all required forms are correctly filled out. - Comprehensive Review
Our team reviews your submission to ensure compliance with all USCG license renewal requirements. - Streamlined Resubmission
We manage the entire process, helping you avoid common pitfalls that could lead to rejection.
Pricing
- $399 for a Stress-Free MMC. We pay the Coast Guard's fees at submission and charge your card.
Avoid Rejections and Stay on the Water
Don’t let a missing conviction statement or incomplete CG-719C form derail your merchant mariner career. MM-SEAS is here to help you navigate the complexities of MMC status tracking, applications for USCG license renewal, and more.
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About the author
Nate Gilman is President and Co-Founder of MM-SEAS. He hawsepiped from the deck to a 3rd Mate Unlimited license with full STCW compliance over more than 15 years at sea, and is a veteran of the NOAA Commissioned Corps. He works directly with the National Maritime Center, USCG-approved training schools, and vessel operators on credentialing policy, and writes on sea service documentation, evaluation standards, and how mariners move up the license ladder.
