Log In Boater Safety Education Programs in the United States In the USA, 36 states have taken the important step of mandating some form of educational requirements for operating a boat or PWC on state waters. By completing and passing a boat-ed.com state–approved online boating license course, you will have satisfied the educational requirement for your state. Choose Your State Register for Free become a better, more prepared skipper It’s the Law! Get Safe. Get Certified. Who Needs the Card? Boating safety education certificates requirements vary from state to state. Choose the course for your state, to find out more about your state’s boating education requirements. Carry the Card Vessel operators who are required to have a Boater Education Card must carry the card on board the vessel and have it available for inspection by an enforcement officer. Age Restrictions Many states have a requirements related minimum age restrictions for operating a vessel or PWC legally on state waters. Choose your state’s course to find out how age restrictions may effect you. Penalty Not carrying your Boater Education Card when one is required can result in a fine. Good in Other States All states that have mandatory boater education requirements will accept your state’s Boater Education Card. Likewise your state will accept boating education cards that are issued by states that meet NASBLA requirements. (This is known as "reciprocity.") Enforcement State law enforcement officers patrol the waterways to make your boating experience safe and pleasant. Cooperate with them by following the laws and guidelines. For More Information For details about the boater education law, who is exempt from the education requirement, which courses are approved, the equivalency exam visit your state government’s website. Quick Links Boat Ed Home State Approved & U.S. Coast Guard Recognized Boat License Cards Boating License Courses Boat Ed Course Reviews Contact Us Is the Boating Card the same as a Boating License? A state’s Boater Education Card is proof that you have successfully completed an approved boating safety course. Since the boater education card does not expire and does not need to be renewed, it is not called a Boating License. Ready? Find Your Course It’s easy to get started! Choose your state and study for free. Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Boat-ed.com is produced by Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC. Kalkomey is an official state-delegated provider that provides boating education courses and certification and publishing boating safety education materials. Follow Us Boat Ed blog Twitter Facebook Pinterest YouTube Top ⬆ Log In Select Another State Course More Online Recreational Safety Courses from Kalkomey Customer Support We provide support from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. EST, seven days a week. Phone 1-800-830-2268 About Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC Kalkomey is the official provider of recreational safety education materials for all 50 states. We provide online boating and hunting and other recreational safety education. View press releases. Boat Ed is produced by Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC. 740 East Campbell Road, Suite 900 Richardson, TX 75081 1-800-830-2268 © 1998–2021 All rights reserved. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.