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Change your name on your Coxswain grade 2 near coastal certificate of competency

What do I need to do?

To get your name changed on your certificate you will need to:

Meet medical and eyesight requirements

Within the Certificate of competency application form 426 there is a declaration of medical fitness that you must complete. This lets us know that you are medically fit, and that your eyesight meets the necessary standard, to work at sea.

Provide existing certificate

You must submit a copy of your existing certificate of competency.

Meet additional requirements

You must submit a certificate or document attesting to the requested name change. This may be a marriage certificate, change of name certificate issued by a state or territory authority, divorce certificate, or similar.

Complete and submit a Certificate of competency application

Download and complete a Certificate of competency application form 426. 

You will need to complete all sections of the form. You must:Respond yes or no to all questions and statements in the application form.

  • Complete all boxes—if the information requested is unknown or not applicable insert N/A.
  • Attach copies of all required documents.
  • Sign the declaration.
  • Submit your application and pay a fee at an AMSA-contracted Australia Post outlet.
  • Provide proof of identity when you lodge your application.

Read more about completing and submitting your application for a domestic certificate.