The document requirements for a NEW MMC are listed below:

1. CG Form 719B Application: Be sure to read and accurately complete this entire form. Fill out Section I with your personal information.

Double check your mailing address, contact information, and description of endorsement(s) desired in Section II. (If CMS is completing your application, we will complete section II for you). Section III 2 & 3 must be completed by checking the applicable boxes. Any "YES" answers see Item 2 below. Section IV 1, 2, & 3 are optional. Sign your name and date at item 5, attesting to the statements in item 4. The Oath is no longer required. If CMS is completing your application, sign & date the bottom at item 6.

2. CG Form 719C Disclosure Statement for Narcotics, DWI/DUI, and/or other convictions Application: Original Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) applicants are required to list all convictions including military court martial, driving related convictions other than minor traffic violations, and foreign court convictions. For renewals and endorsements, list all convictions not previously reported to the Coast Guard.

3. Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC): (For original transactions)

Provide evidence that you either hold a valid TWIC by submitting a photocopy of TWIC, front & back, OR evidence that you have applied for a TWIC and are awaiting the results by submitting a copy of the TWIC Application Receipt.

4. CG Form 719P DOT/USCG Periodic Drug Test: Drug testing is required for all original and renewal applications, as well as raise of grade transactions (for any officer endorsement or the first qualified rating endorsement).

5. CG Form 719S Evidence of appropriate Sea Service: If you are attesting to your own sea service you must provide vessel ownership that matches ID #’s on Sea Service form.

6. Photocopies the front and the back of all relevant Training Course Certificate(s) and Certifications:

FIRST AID/CPR - Required to be included with the application for all Original OUPV and Master credentials.

OUPV, Master Upgrade, AB, LB Ltd, STCW, or others are not required to be sent with the application and can be sent later.

7. CG Form 719K Application for Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate: Submit this form if you are applying for an original Medical Certificate. If you need Food Handler endorsement your medical practitioner is required to complete Section VIII: Food Handler Certification. Detailed instructions for this form can be found HERE.

8. Form I-551 Alien Registration Card: If applicable, the front and back photocopy of your form I-551