How do I renew my OUPV (6 pak) or Masters license?
Your license is good for 5 years from the date of issuance. Any time within 12 months prior to the expiration date you may renew your license. If you have maintained 360 days on the water during this 5 year period, you may submit a renewal application to the US Coast Guard including your sea service forms. The Coast Guard will automatically renew your license. You have a choice of sending them your original license or copies of the front and back of your valid license. If you would like your original license returned, you must send a letter requesting that the dated license be returned to you. If the expiration date of your license exceeds 5 years, then you have one additional year (the “grace period”) to renew. You may not operate under the authority of your license during this “grace period”. You must then submit the original license to the US Coast Guard along with the application to obtain a renewal license. If you have not maintained 360 days on the water during the 5 year period
