Will the USCG Accept My Oath Without a Notary Stamp on It?

Your USCG oath must have a notary's stamp. Even forms labeled 'SAMPLE' are acceptable if stamped. Get all your oath questions answered.

1 mins read・Dec 17, 2024

Great news! On December 17th , 2024 the Coast Guard removed the need to take an Oath!

MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software has been updated and it's one less thing that you need to do!

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No. Your Merchant Mariner Oath for your USCG license must have the notary's stamp on the Oath form or bottom of the CG-719B form.

Notary public stamp used to validate USCG license oaths, ensuring compliance with regulations for all USCG licenses.

Who can give me my Oath?

Pretty much anyone who is an authorized notary can give you your oath. (This means any notary can help you out!)
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What's the best copy of the Oath?

Here's a copy of the Oath without the word sample on it. Click on the image below to download your copy to bring to any Notary near you.

Merchant Mariner Oath form requiring a notary stamp, essential for validating USCG license applications.

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Can my Oath form really say SAMPLE on it?

Yes. Here is a link to what the USCG had provided for us and either Oath will be accepted for your application.

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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.