Maritime — Yacht Crew

Apostille for Yacht Crew Documents

Yacht crew working internationally need apostilled USCG licenses, STCW certificates, and background checks. Miami is the yachting capital of the U.S. — we review and process crew documents from our Miami office. Timing and options confirmed after document review.

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Documents We Apostille

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC, apostilled)

STCW Basic Safety Training certificate (apostilled)

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting certificate (apostilled)

STCW Medical First Aid certificate (apostilled)

ENG1 / medical fitness certificate (notarized)

Background check / criminal record check (apostilled)

Birth certificate (apostilled)

Passport copy (notarized)

Seafarer discharge book (notarized)

GMDSS radio operator certificate (apostilled)

Flag state endorsement (apostilled)

Employment reference letters (notarized)

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents do yacht crew need apostilled?

Yacht crew typically need apostilled USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC), STCW certificates, and background checks. Flag state endorsements and GMDSS certificates may also require apostilles depending on the vessel flag and port of call.

Does my USCG MMC need to be apostilled?

Yes. The USCG Merchant Mariner Credential is a federal document apostilled by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We coordinate federal apostilles through our Washington, D.C. courier service.

Which STCW certificates need to be apostilled?

STCW Basic Safety Training, Advanced Fire Fighting, Medical First Aid, and Proficiency in Survival Craft certificates are commonly required apostilled. The specific requirements depend on the vessel flag state and the crew member's rank.

Can you apostille documents for crew working on yachts flagged in the Cayman Islands, BVI, or Marshall Islands?

Yes. We apostille documents for crew working on yachts flagged in all Hague Convention member countries. We are familiar with the specific requirements of popular yacht flag states including Cayman Islands, BVI, Marshall Islands, and Malta.

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Prepare your documents with confidence

For a yacht-crew assignment, distinguish personal certificates from vessel documents and employment permissions. Ask the employer and relevant authority which personal records and certifications they require.

Vehicle, aircraft and vessel records should be matched to the registered asset and the transaction where they will be used. A title, registration, ownership declaration and operating permission serve different purposes. The receiving registry or professional should confirm the record needed and any certification requirements before authentication.

Check that all pages, certification sheets and attachments are present. Keep the recipient’s written instructions and confirm where completed documents should be delivered. Timing is confirmed after document review and depends on preparation, the competent authority, translation and delivery.

Tell us the document, its issuer, destination country and intended use, and your deadline. We will review preparation, translation and delivery options before confirming an estimate and timing. Ask for instructions before mailing originals. Please mail with a tracking number.

Compare the asset identifier, registered owner, issuing office and transaction details across the paperwork.

Obtain the accepted official record from its custodian; a downloaded printout or ordinary photocopy may not be the required certified version.

Confirm whether release, transfer, lien or other supporting documents are requested and who must sign them.

Does an apostille transfer ownership or authorize operation abroad?

No. The receiving registry or authority handles ownership, registration and operating permission. Authentication establishes the origin of the relevant document signature or certification.

What should I confirm before requesting an estimate?

Provide the document, issuer, destination, intended use, number of copies and deadline. Include the recipient’s checklist if available. This allows preparation, certification, translation and delivery to be reviewed before a cost estimate is confirmed.