NY takes this very serious, here's the requirements for an application (applications are valid for 1 year) 2 sets of fingerprints, made at police station or coast guard, prints will be foward to FBI. 3 recommendations attesting to the applicant's suitability for a coast guard licence physical exam drug test sea service- one day = to 8 hours underway, not at dock documentation of sea service ( must be supported by proof of vessel ownership, state registation, documentation certifate, insurance policy. service on other vessel must be supported by letter in the form of the supplemental small boat experience letter) proof of age and citizenship proof of social security number first aid card CPR certificate boating course certificate Fees (of course) original licence= evaluation $115 exam $110 Issuance $45 total $270 there's also schools that get you ready for a fee of about $600.
