National Maritime Center
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Expedited Mailing Options
The National Maritime Center (NMC) ships completed credentials via standard USPS mail.
This method does not include a means of tracking your credential and delivery can take up to
21 days. If you wish to receive your credential via a method that can be tracked and will reach
you in fewer days, please consider the below options. Please note, if one of these options is
chosen, the cost incurred is the responsibility of the mariner.
If you will be sending a label for an open application, it is imperative that you contact us by
phone (1-888-427-5662) or Live Chat to let us know once it has been sent. This way we can
ensure it is noted on your application before the credential is processed and mailed. After it
has been processed and mailed, we cannot change the method used for mailing.
When completing your label, keep the following in mind: The “From” address should be listed
as: 100 Forbes Drive Martinsburg, WV 25404. The date selected can be the day the label is
created and has no bearing on when the label can be used.
Option 1: USPS
To expedite mailing using USPS:
1. Open www.usps.com.
2. Select Print a Shipping Label, and choose Sign In.
a. First-time users will need to follow the instructions to set up a user account.
3. Once an account has been created, follow the directions to print a Flat Rate shipping label.
4. Include this label with your application with a note that states what should be sent using
the submitted label.
NOTES:
• If adding to an application already submitted, e-mail your USPS label to
[email protected], and ensure your e-mail includes the following:
o Mariner Reference Number (if applicable)
o First Name and Last Name.
• The label must be received prior to the processing of your Merchant Mariner Credential.
• If you wish to send multiple items via USPS we will need a label for each item we are
sending.
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Option 2: FedEx
To expedite mailing using FedEx, you must create a FedEx account:
1. Open www.fedex.com.
2. Select New Customer and follow the directions to create an account.
3. Submit this account information with your application along with a note that states what
should be sent using this account number.
NOTES:
• If adding to an application already submitted, e-mail your FedEx account information to
[email protected], and ensure your e-mail includes the following:
o Mariner Reference Number (if applicable)
o First and Last Name.
• The account number must be received prior to the processing of your Merchant Mariner
Credential.
• FedEx will not deliver to a P.O. Box.
• If you wish to send multiple items via FedEx, we will need to charge your FedEx account for
each item we are sending.
