Coast Guard & maritime pilot exams

Confirm the forms for your credential

Coast Guard and Washington maritime pilot applications can require different paperwork. Message Dr. Brown at the question form with your cell phone number before your visit to confirm the forms and supporting records needed for your credential.

For Coast Guard applications, use the National Maritime Center’s current instructions and medical forms. The medical exam and the Coast Guard’s credential application are separate steps.

Prepare for your examination

• Bring identification and the medical forms required for your application.
• Bring current corrective lenses, your medication list, and relevant medical records.
• Include prior medical authorizations or requests for additional information, if applicable.
• Tell the office whether you need a Coast Guard exam, Washington maritime pilot exam, or a combined visit.

MedXPress is only for an accompanying FAA exam

You do not need an FAA MedXPress application for a standalone maritime examination. If you are also having an FAA medical exam, complete and submit MedXPress and bring the confirmation number for that FAA examination.

Combining examinations

A Coast Guard exam added to another exam at the same appointment saves $100 compared with the standalone Coast Guard examination fee.

Let the office know about the combined visit so the appropriate appointment and paperwork can be arranged.