What is the Pennsylvania boating safety education certificate?
The Pennsylvania boating safety education certificate (also referred to as the Pennsylvania Boaters License) is proof that a boater has demonstrated basic boating knowledge by passing an approved boating safety course and exam. Boat Ed’s online boating safety course for Pennsylvania has been approved and accepted for certification by the Pennsylvania Fish & Game Commission.
Do I have to get the Pennsylvania boating safety education certificate (Pennsylvania boater's license)?
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1982, operating a boat powered by a motor greater than 25 hp is required to have a Pennsylvania boating safety education certificate.
Anyone operating a PWC on Pennsylvania public waters is required to have a Pennsylvania boating safety education certificate.
What is the minimum age to obtain the Pennsylvania boating safety education certificate?
There is no minimum age to take the online boat safety exam. However children 11 yrs. old or younger are not legally allowed to operate a PWC or motorboat with greater than 25 horsepower (hp) under any conditions.
How do I get my Pennsylvania boating safety education certificate (Pennsylvania boater's license)?
The steps required to get your Pennsylvania online boaters license are as follows:
Study the Pennsylvania boating safety course material and pass each unit quiz as well as the Final Exam..
Pay $34.50—one time only, after you pass, then print out your temporary Pennsylvania Boater Education Certificate online.
How much does the online boater exam cost? How much does the Pennsylvania boating safety education certificate cost?
Pay $34.50—one time only, after you pass. When you pass, you may instantly print a temporary Pennsylvania Boater Education Certificate online. This will serve as your temporary operating permit for 60 days. You also will be able to purchase your permanent Pennsylvania Boater Education Certificate online (an additional $10 state fee), which will be mailed to you by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission within 4 - 6 weeks.
When will I receive my Pennsylvania boating safety education certificate in the mail?
Your Pennsylvania boating safety education certificate will be mailed to your home within 4-6 weeks after you pass the exam.
Do I get a temporary card or certificate until my permanent boater's license arrives?
Upon passing the exam, you will be able to immediately print out a temporary boating safety education certificate online. This will serve as your temporary operating permit for 60 days.
