Captain's License Exam Results TimelineUpdated a month ago
Processing Time for Online Captain’s License Final Exams
When you complete a final exam for your Mariners Learning System online captain’s license course, your exam footage and materials must be reviewed by our Proctoring Team before results are released via email. Below is a detailed overview of how long this process takes and what can affect your grading timeline.
How long does it take to receive my exam results?
Once your exam attempt is fully submitted, results are typically processed within:
📅 3 - 5 Business Days
This review period begins only after all required exam components have been submitted (see details below).
During this time, our certified proctors:
Review your exam footage
Verify exam compliance
Confirm identity and testing conditions
Check for completeness and accuracy of all submitted materials
When the review is complete, you will receive an email notification with your exam results.
What if my exam attempt contains multiple modules?
Some final exams are divided into multiple modules.
For example:
The 1st attempt of the OUPV/Six-Pack exam contains four modules
The 1st attempt of the Deck License Renewal exam contains two modules
➡ ALL modules in your exam attempt must be submitted before grading can begin.
Our Proctoring Team cannot start the review process until every module for that attempt has been completed and submitted.
If one or more modules have not been submitted yet:
The review process will not start, and
Your grading timeline will be delayed
This process ensures your full exam attempt is evaluated as a complete unit and graded accurately.
What if a module of my final exam included an exam test packet?
Some final exam modules, such as the Chart Plotting module in the OUPV/Six-Pack final exam, require a physical test packet. Included in your original shipment was the Chart Plotting Final Proctored Exam Official Test Packet for your 1st attempt at the Chart Plotting final proctored exam. KEEP IT IN A SAFE LOCATION!
Once you take your final exam, this packet must be returned to us before grading can begin.
How to Return Your Test Packet
After submitting the Chart Plotting module online:
Place the completed test packet in the mail as soon as possible
Use the prepaid return label included with your shipment
Drop it in a USPS mailbox or at your local post office
Returning it promptly helps ensure your exam results are processed without delay.
⭐ Pro Tip: Before mailing the packet, snap a quick photo of the tracking label with your phone. This allows you to track the shipment’s progress for your own records.
Move on to any remaining modules of that testing attempt, as grading will NOT begin until we get your testing packet back to headquarters AND all modules within that exam attempt are submitted.
How long will it take for my testing packet to get returned to Mariners Learning System?
Shipping times can vary depending on your location. To estimate how long it will take for your testing packet to reach Mariners Learning System, you can use the USPS Priority Mail Delivery Map.
How to Check Your Estimated Delivery Time:
Visit the USPS Priority Mail Delivery Map online
Enter the ZIP code you are mailing from
The map will display the expected delivery timeframe to New Jersey
Important Notes:
Delivery times are estimates only
Exceptions may apply based on weather, volume, or postal delays
USPS does not guarantee delivery dates for Priority Mail
Using this tool can give you a general idea of when your packet may arrive, helping you better anticipate when your exam review timeline will begin.
When does the exam results timeline start?
The grading timeline begins only when ALL of the following are completed:
✔ All exam modules for that attempt are submitted
✔ (If applicable) The test packet has been returned and received
✔ No additional student actions are pending
If any of these steps are still outstanding, the grading period will not begin.
What if I have questions?
If you’re unsure whether your exam attempt is complete, need clarification on your submission status, or want to confirm that we’ve received your test packet, our Support Team is here to help.
Simply submit a support ticket, and a member of our Testing Department will review your inquiry and get back to you with an update.
We’re always happy to assist you throughout your testing process!