Marshall Islands License

All mariners wanting to apply for a Republic of Marshall Islands license must meet requirements set by the RMI maritime authorities for the license you seek, which may include education, training, experience, medical standards, and more.

Basic Requirements for all those wanting to apply for a Republic Marshall Islands Seaman’s Identification Record Book:

☐Application MI-273 form completed and hand signed

☐ Color copy of valid passport ID page

☐ Recent Photo (Headshot on solid white background, no hat or glasses to be worn)

☐ Valid Marshall Islands Medical form MI-105 Medical OR OGUK

☐ Attestation MI-271 form

☐ Data Privacy Consent Form MI-273c

Any applicant wanting to apply for a Certificate of Officer Endorsement or a Rating Endorsement:

1. Provide the Basic Requirements listed above

2. Possess a national certificate of competency or pass the RMI maritime exam for the specific position you are applying for.

3. Sea Service (The amount of Sea Service is dependent on the licensing being applied for.)

4. Approved Course Training Certificates

   ***NOTE***: All Officer and Rating checklist are available upon request via email at info@licensedmariner.com.

   You can find all applications, medical, and additional forms for Marshall Islands at the bottom of this page.

A Marshall Islands filing agent is a specialized intermediary that assists mariners in obtaining a Marshall Islands Maritime License. The agent’s role is to review the mariner’s documents, determine if anything is missing, and process the application through the RMI online portal.

1. Knowledge of RMI regulations and requirements: A filing agent has extensive knowledge of the RMI maritime regulations and requirements for obtaining a license, which eliminates the need for the mariner to navigate the complex licensing process on their own.

2. Document review and preparation: The filing agent will review the mariners' documents to ensure that all necessary information is included in the application and that it is properly prepared for submission.

3. Handling of Discrepancies: the agent will handle any discrepancies that may arise during the evaluation process and work with the RMI authorities to resolve them, freeing the mariner to focus on their maritime career.

4. Efficient processing: The filing agent will use their expertise to process the application through the RMI online portal quickly and efficiently, minimizing the time it takes to obtain a license.

1. Submit the applications, forms, medical, and supporting documents to Maritime Licensing Agency via our Service Request Form located on our website or send us an email.

2. MLA will review the documents and determine if anything is missing.

3. MLA will process the application through the RMI online portal.

4. MLA will provide you with a CRA upon request. Must be noted before application is submitted.

• CRA: Certificate Receipt of Application. This a temporary license that is issued by Marshall Islands upon their evaluation of your application. The CRA is valid to work under the flag vessel for 90 days until your original is issued.

• If you need your original Marshall Islands license in your hands as soon as possible, Marshall Islands does offer EXPEDITE. Additional Fees will apply. This will need to be noted before application is submitted. Send us an email if you require more information on Marshall Islands Expedite terms.

5. MLA will handle any discrepancies that may arise during the evaluation process.

6. Upon approval, receive a certificate of endorsement of license from the RMI authorities.

7. Send color copies of the original to applicant via email and ship the original license to the applicant. Shipment will include tracking number.