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Apply for an ICC - Step One

To apply for an ICC you must be:

  • age 16 or over
  • physically and mentally fit to operate a pleasure craft

Completing the online application for an ICC

Applying for your first ICC issued by the RYA or requesting a replacement for a lost ICC

You will need:

  • A digital copy (photograph or scan) of your passport or a national ID card showing your nationality
  • If you do not have a passport or a national ID card showing your nationality you can only apply to the RYA for an ICC using the paper application form.
  • A digital copy of a document which confirms your habitual residential address as detailed in ICC-2 Notes: Evidencing identity and eligibility.
  • Collectively these documents must verify your identity (name, address, date of birth, photograph) and your nationality.
  • Evidence of your competence for each of the categories you request are validated on your ICC as detailed in ICC-3 Notes: Evidencing boating competence
  • A photograph in portrait orientation

       Note: you can only upload pdf or jpg files of less than 5MB.

ICC Assessment and CEVNI Test

You only require the following if you are taking an ICC assessment or the CEVNI test at an RYA recognised training centre or an RYA affiliated club.

Renewing or updating the details on your ICC

You will need:

  • Your current / expiring ICC
  • Documents which verify any changes to the information printed on your current / expiring ICC, as detailed in ICC-2 Notes: Evidencing identity and eligibility.
  • Evidence of your competence for any additional categories you would like to be validated on your new ICC.
  • A photograph in portrait orientation

       Note: you can only upload pdf or jpg files of less than 5MB.

If your application is successful your ICC will be sent by post to your residential address. Sending the ICC to the address printed on the certificate is part of the RYA’s verification process for the issue of the certificate. The ICC will not be posted to any address other than the one printed on the certificate.

If you are and experienced boater but you don’t have evidence of competence you will need to take an ICC assessment.

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