Renewing my OUPV license; TWIC or TWIC Exemption

No, you do not need a TWIC to renew your USCG License. Renewing your TWIC is a waste of $125.25 if you don't need it for work.

TWIC Exemption

If you are only going to be working on uninspected passenger vessels less than 100 GRT and you can never carry more than 6 passengers, (Example OUPV 6 PAX), you are exempt from holding a TWIC.

If you don't need it for work, you can use a TWIC exemption memo.

To renew/upgrade your USCG License without a TWIC, you will need a memo (https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/twic/TWIC_exemption_statement.pdf) as part of your renewal/upgrade application which states why you qualify to not have a valid TWIC as well as providing the required additional information required to run a “name-based” background check on you before renewing your MMC. You typically need your full name, social security number, and date of birth.

OUPV Renewal Topics

Medical

https://www.mmseas.com/post/renewing-your-oupv-license-medical

Drug Test

https://www.mmseas.com/post/renewing-my-oupv-license-negative-drug-test

Pay.gov Fees

https://www.mmseas.com/post/renewing-my-oupv-license-pay-gov-fees

We hope this made your life a little easier and if you have other questions the MM-SEAS team is always here to help!

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