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Old 04-17-2019, 01:15 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by psneeld View Post
I knew about the refresher course...wasn't sure if it included an exam.


Was under the impression that if you didn't renew withing a year of expiration, you had to take the entire course and testing again through a school or retest like original with the USCG.

You are correct. If you let your license lapse you have one 'grace' year to renew. During that year you cannot use the license but there are no penalties. Just renew in the usual manner.(for you)


After that year it's like it never ever happened and you have to re-apply all over again from the beginning. YIKES!



You should check with whatever school you choose to verify they give an accredited exam. A copy of the exam diploma will need to be added to the package you send to the CG for your renewal along with the dozens of other forms. The school should have a checklist. If not, get another school.
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