Utah Boating Laws and Boating Course Requirements

The Utah boating safety education certificate (commonly known as the Utah boating license) is proof that a boater has successfully completed a boating safety course.

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Boating safety education certificates are required of the following operators:

  • Persons 12 through 15 years of age may operate a PWC provided the operator has completed a boating education course approved by Utah State Parks and Recreation, has in his or her possession the certificate issued by the course provider, and is under the direct supervision of a responsible person who is at least 18 years old.
  • Persons 16 through 17 yeas of age may operate a PWC provided the operator has completed a boating education course approved by Utah State Parks and Recreation and has in his or her possession the certificate issued by the course provider.
  • Motorized boats and sailboats may be operated by a person under 16 years of age only if they are under the direct supervision of a responsible person who is at least 18 years old.
A boater safety education certificate issued by the Utah Department of Natural Resources must be carried on board the vessel by all persons required to have passed a state-approved boating safety education course.

Even if not required by law to get the Utah boating license, many boaters take the boat safety course in order to save on their PWC or boat insurance. Do your part to make boating in Utah a safe, enjoyable pastime! Become an educated, responsible boater by completing the my.Boat-Ed.com Utah course and practice what you learn.

How do I learn about the legal requirements of boating in Utah?

Laws and regulations concerning operating a personal watercraft or vessel, required equipment, vessel registration and much more can be found in Unit 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating of the online course.

How do I take a safe boating exam and get my boater education card?

You can study over the Internet using the online boating safety course. Once you have completed the course online and passed each unit quiz and the Final Exam, you may print a course completion certificate from your computer. The certificate will serve as your temporary operating permit until you are mailed a boater safety education certificate from the Utah State Parks and Recreation Department.

Where can I get the boater safety education course material?

You're at the right place, because the my.Boat-Ed.com Utah online safe boating course is the official course developed specifically for the Utah State Parks and Recreation Department. All the required safe boating course material to get your boater education certificate is available for free online.

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