Applying for an ICC

The ICC application form and supporting documents are updated from time to time - please ensure you are using the current version of the form as published in the table below (if applying by paper application).

Your application may be rejected by the RYA if it is submitted on an out of date form or on the basis of out of date information.

How to apply online...

To apply for an ICC online you must:

• Be aged 16 or over.
• Be physically and mentally fit to operate a pleasure craft
• Create or login to your own MyRYA account. You cannot use your MyRYA account to apply for an ICC for anyone else - including a family member.

You must send a current passport style and sized head and shoulders photo with your application. This will be printed on the ICC.

Photo specifications

Passport style photograph i.e. a photo of the head and shoulders in portrait orientation

• Clear and in focus
• In colour
• Contains no other objects or people
• Taken against a plain light-coloured background
• In clear contrast to the background
• Whole face visible - eyes must be open and not have ‘red eye’
• Not wearing headwear (unless for religious or medical reasons)
• The applicant must be facing forwards and looking straight at the camera

Completing the online application for an ICC

If you are 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
• A passport size and style photograph which meets the photo specification at the top of this page. Note: you can only upload pdf or jpg files of less than 5MB.

If you are 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 passport size and style photograph which meets the photo specification at the top of this page. 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 an experienced boater but you don’t have evidence of competence you will need to take an ICC assessment.