1: Meet the Eligibility Requirements

Age: Must be 18 years or older, 19 years for a Master's
Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Photo ID: Drivers license or Passport​​

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2: Document Your Sea Service

OUPV 6-Pack - Minimum 360 days of sea time

Master's license- 720 days sea time

* At least 90 days within the last 3 years

* At least 90 days on Near Coastal waters (if applying for a Near Coastal license)

Sea time must be properly logged and verified using CG-719S forms​

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3: Meet Additional Requirements
Medical Exam: Pass a USCG-approved medical evaluation CG-719K form
Pass a drug screening: CG-719P and be enrolled in active random drug testing

TWIC (required for the application process of a new OUPV license) 

(IF APPLICABLE) Fill out a CG-719C Conviction Statement

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4: Complete Required Training & Exams

Enroll in and pass a USCG-approved OUPV course or take the exam at a

USCG Regional Exam Center

  Test topics include:   

  * Rules of the Road- 50 questions, 90% to pass

  * Navigation - 50 questions, 70% to pass

  * Plotting - 10 questions, 90% to pass

  * Deck Safety & General Knowledge - 50 questions, 70% to pass

  * STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping): If applicable

  * Complete an adult CPR & First Aid training course ​

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5: Submit Your Application Package

Complete & submit the CG-719B application form
Provide supporting documents, including:

  * Sea Service Forms (CG-719S)

  * TWIC application confirmation 

  * Medical exam results (CG-719K)

  * Drug test results

  * CPR/First Aid certification

  * Course completion certificate (if applicable)

Pay the USCG processing & issuance fees​

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6: USCG Review & License Issuance

The USCG will review your application and notify you of any additional requirements.
Once approved, you will receive your OUPV License in the mail​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​

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