How to Make Getting Your USCG Medical Certificate Painless

You will always need a valid medical certificate for the type of endorsement you are renewing. The USCG will either accept your unexpired medical certificate or you have to have submitted a medical certificate application.

Here's a video to help you out as well as step by step instructions below the video!

You're in luck because renewing your medical is three easy steps!

Step 1: Print off a CG-719K/E form from the USCG NMC Medical website (https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/medical_certificate/).

Step 2: Schedule your medical exam with a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner who is licensed in the US or US Territory. PRO TIP: Bring the printed form CG-719K/E with you to your medical exam appointment and have your medical provider complete and sign the form.

Step 3: After your exam, email the completed CG-719K/E form directly to MEDAIP@uscg.mil as a pdf. Make sure to include your full name in the subject line of your email. I usually use this format: Last, First, MMC Reference number. Mine would be: Gilman, Nate, 3473478.

That’s it. Once you’ve done all three steps you are all set. The MMC lookup feature of MM-SEAS will automatically update after your application is accepted by the USCG.

P.S. Two Pro Tips

1. Bring the printed form CG-719K/E with you to your medical exam appointment and have your medical provider complete and sign the form!!!
2. Make sure you send the completed form as a pdf to MEDAIP@uscg.mil. Include your full name in the subject line of your email and file name to medical. I usually use this format: Last, First, MMC Reference number. Mine would be: Gilman, Nate, 3473478!

We designed MM-SEAS to simplify the entire process by organizing the paperwork and supporting documents required for Merchant Mariner credentials, ratings, and licenses, including your Coast Guard medical certificate renewal.

We hope this made your life a little easier and if you have other questions the MM-SEAS team is always here to help!

MM-SEAS is free to use on your own and if you need some more personalized help you can upgrade to MM-SEAS Pro inside of the site.

No matter what, when you are ready to submit your application, you can choose to have the MM-SEAS staff create a perfect application, handle the USCG application fees and work with the USCG on your behalf to resolve any issues for a flat fee of $349 or you can choose to submit on your own.

Pro MM-SEAS members get access to unlimited live 1 on 1 calls with one of our USCG Licensing Specialists. We've found that answering questions live with screen sharing in a video call makes both of our lives easier. Pro MM-SEAS members can access these features inside of MM-SEAS under License Guidance.