# Current Turnaround times USCG Licenses **URL:** \ **Category:** Professional Mariner Forum\ **Created:** [October 5, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269 "2023-10-05T14:54:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cjf1980](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4da419/32.png) [@cjf1980](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/cjf1980)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/1 "2023-10-05T14:54:34Z")
> [@Current Turnaround times for USCG License Renewals](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-for-uscg-license-renewals/12414/420): > > Can anyone shed some light? > The Endorsement has been sent up for FURTHER REVIEW by the evaluator. > This is what I was told. The call center said 3 days for further review but when I spoke to my evaluator, it was something like “not sure but it might take 7 days or a month or even longer”. > > Is that an accurate assumption? > [@Current Turnaround times for USCG License Renewals](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-for-uscg-license-renewals/12414/421): > > Renewal delays have gotten so bad that some mariners, and a few companies, have decided to just sail on expired documents that are pending renewal. > > The USCG through its own neglect and failure to perform licensing and endorsements in a timely manner to support the needs of the industry, is forcing the industry to go rogue. The USCG has pissed away it’s credibility. The previous topic was way long and possibly archive material from 2021. Any one have info on the review process and how long it takes. It has been escalated and is out of the hands of the evaluator. Mr. Cavo, being the best help here, can you give us some time frames/insights/clues. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![jdcavo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/jdcavo/32/108_2.png) [@jdcavo](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/jdcavo)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2023, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/2 "2023-10-05T15:18:51Z")
> [@cjf1980](#): > > Mr. Cavo, being the best help here, can you give us some time frames/insights/clues. No. I’m not aware of the time it currently takes to get reconsideration. It had been taking a while in the past, but it was improving and I don’t know the current status. While my office does do appeals of NMC decisions, and would see how long it took to make its way to our office, my role is usually limited to advising on the policy and regulation issues in the appeal and I rarely see the chronology of the appeal. ---
**Author:** ![cjf1980](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4da419/32.png) [@cjf1980](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/cjf1980)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2023, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/3 "2023-10-06T16:53:38Z")
Much appreciated Mr. Cavo. I think I speak for a lot of the mariners here who appreciate your help in interpreting/providing the much needed understanding of the regs. Thank you once again. If only there were more mariners (and I mean mariners who have sailed and know commercial boats from the UIPV) working at the NMC and MARAD, including those heading the agencies, for US shipping, economically, the results would be far reaching - a greater share of world commercial shipping instead of a decline and limited to Jones Act. ---
**Author:** ![Skiing\_Salem\_Sailor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Skiing\_Salem\_Sailor](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Skiing_Salem_Sailor)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2024, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/4 "2024-12-12T19:09:03Z")
9/30 Application submitted 10/1 Application accepted 11/7 Awaiting professional evaluation 12/3 Being evaluated 12/4 Approved to print 12/9 Mailed 12/12 Received ---
**Author:** ![GOMariner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ebca7d/32.png) [@GOMariner](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/GOMariner)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2024, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/5 "2024-12-13T12:18:54Z")
Submitted 09-2-24 Received in Mail 11-15-24 ---
**Author:** ![Cheng](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/cheng/32/57534_2.png) [@Cheng](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Cheng)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/6 "2024-12-23T03:10:57Z")
If it’s been more than 6 weeks involve your Congressman. Call them, you’ll get an aide and a couple days later they should call you back. That’s what they’re there for. Call them. ---
**Author:** ![Volk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b19c9b/32.png) [@Volk](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Volk)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/7 "2024-12-23T04:50:09Z")
When I was running a maritime school sending in packages in 2023, the best I saw was 5 weeks from submittal to in-hand. Personally, my last personal upgrade was sent in Jan 2024 and took 6 months. They’re all over the place. It really seems to depend on what evaluator you get and how much they want to kick things back that are irrelevant. ---
**Author:** ![Boat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Boat](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Boat)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/8 "2025-03-22T20:37:14Z")
Reviving to check if anyone has gotten an upgrade or modification done lately to their MMC. Sending in for an addition soon. We talking days, weeks, or months right now? ---
**Author:** ![chuckspence](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8dc957/32.png) [@chuckspence](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/chuckspence)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/9 "2025-03-23T00:35:39Z")
It looks like there is another layer to the NMC evaluation process. R ecently, I have note the following from NMC. “Currently, your application is undergoing a compliance review, which is a routine audit of your records to see if they comply with all regulatory and legal requirements. Unfortunately, we do not have a specific time frame for this review. A notification will be sent to you about the review along with a Point of contact to call directly should you have any questions.” ---
**Author:** ![Boat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Boat](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Boat)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/10 "2025-03-23T10:40:22Z")
That does not sound like it would be fast. Please keep us posted on how long that takes to turn around. ---
**Author:** ![tugsailor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a9adbd/32.png) [@tugsailor](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/tugsailor)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/11 "2025-03-23T11:02:40Z")
The USCG NMC is becoming more and more dysfunctional. Something has got to give. ---
**Author:** ![BeerCaptain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e8c25b/32.png) [@BeerCaptain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/BeerCaptain)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/12 "2025-03-23T13:46:23Z")
> [@tugsailor](#): > > The USCG NMC is becoming more and more dysfunctional. Not based on the two week door to door time for my med cert ---
**Author:** ![shredder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@shredder](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/shredder)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/13 "2025-03-23T14:11:44Z")
AB-limited to AB-unlimited upgrade. Already have current medical. Feb 14 - Submitted Feb 21 - Cleared safety & suitability Mar 20 - Assigned to PQEB/approved/printed/mailed ---
**Author:** ![Boat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Boat](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Boat)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/14 "2025-03-23T14:40:00Z")
Honestly not that bad. A little over a month sounds about right. Thanks for the timeline. ---
**Author:** ![Volk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b19c9b/32.png) [@Volk](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Volk)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/15 "2025-03-23T19:38:36Z")
Took about 2 months for my recent approval to test. ---
**Author:** ![RickD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/rickd/32/29903_2.png) [@RickD](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/RickD)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/16 "2025-03-23T23:16:05Z")
I submitted a straight renewal for my 200 GRT/NC on 01/16. Had it in my hand on 02/18. I submitted about 8 months early anticipating long delays, so I was a little surprised at the fast turnaround. ---
**Author:** ![Shipncs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@Shipncs](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Shipncs)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2025, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/17 "2025-03-25T11:35:54Z")
> [@Volk](#): > > from submittal I did an unlimited tonnage renewal. Renewed 1.5 years early to take advantage of BST and FF classes that were soon to be over 5 years old. 27 days from emailing the application to document in my hand. The automated emails from USCG were one every 7-10 day as it moved through the stages. Accuracy of document received was 100%. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![WillowH](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/willowh/32/50980_2.png) [@WillowH](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/WillowH)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/18 "2025-03-27T20:09:54Z")
Uprgrade 200 inland mate to oceans 2/14— NMC Received Email 2/21— REC Seattle Received Application 2/21— 5 hours later “Your application has cleared the safety and suitability vetting and is currently awaiting a professional qualification evaluation” 3/19— “Your application is being evaluated for professional qualifications.” 3/20— Approved to print and mailed 3/23— MMC in hand ---
**Author:** ![Volk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b19c9b/32.png) [@Volk](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Volk)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/current-turnaround-times-uscg-licenses/67269/19 "2025-04-03T16:56:49Z")
I really think it’s luck of the draw on which evaluator you get. I’ve had renewals/upgrades kicked back because they wanted to argue the validity of 90 days of sea time from when I did commercial fishing in Alaska. Nevermind that I had thousands of days over the required sea time from other sources. I had to go to a supervisor and tell them to just throw it away. I explained we are wasting my time and theirs to debate irrelevant sea time. Fun times.