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Do I Need a New Medical Form CG-719K to Renew My MMC License?

You need a valid USCG Medical Certificate to work. It has 3 expiration dates for domestic, STCW, and pilots.

2 mins read・Jul 07, 2022
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To renew your license you need a valid medical certificate. This can be an existing medical certificate that is still valid or a new certificate.

Captain steering a boat, considering the requirement of a new CG-719K form for USCG MMC license renewal.

What happens when my medical certificate expires?

If the medical certificate expires before the working credential, the working credential is no longer valid.

What are the 3 dates on the medical certificate?

There are three expiration dates on each certificate;

1) For domestic/national certifications: The Medical Certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of examination.

2) For STCW: The Medical Certificate is valid for 2 years from the date of examination. If the  mariner is under 18, the Medical Certificate is valid for 1 year from the date of examination.

3) For Pilots: The Medical Certificate is valid for 2 years from the date of examination.

When is the Date of Examination?

The Coast Guard considers the date of examination to be the date that it approves the issuance of a medical certificate. It will not coincide with the date the medical practitioner signed the CG-719K or CG-719 K/E; nor will it necessarily coincide with the issuance date of the medical certificate or MMC.

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Nate Gilman
Nate Gilman
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Nate has over 15 years of professional maritime experience and has hawsepiped his way to a 3rd Mate Unlimited Endorsement with full STCW compliance. He is proud veteran of the NOAA Commissioned Corps.

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