It’s the Law!

Per Arizona law, no one under the age of 12 may operate a motor powered vessel over 8 horsepower unless:

• An emergency exists or...
• Another person at least 18 years of age is on board

Even though not required in Arizona, many boaters take the boat safety course in order to save on insurance or for boating in other states that require a boating license.

Do your part to make boating in Arizona a safe, enjoyable pastime! Become an educated, responsible boater by completing the Boat Arizona course and practice what you learn.

You Must 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.

Reciprocity

All states that have mandatory boater education requirements will accept the Arizona Boater Education Card. Likewise, Arizona will accept boating education cards that are issued by states that meet NASBLA requirements.

Quick Links

Complete the Course

Step One: Register for the course, study the free online course material, and pass the Arizona boating license final exam. (If you don’t pass on the first try, don’t worry. Keep taking the exam for free until you pass.)

Print Temporary Certificate

Step Two: After passing and paying the $29.50 course fee, you’ll instantly print out a temporary certificate, which is your temporary operating permit to operate legally on Arizona waters while you wait for your permanent card to arrive.

Get on the Water!

Step Three: Your Arizona Boater Education Card will arrive in the mail in 8-10 business days. While waiting, your temporary certificate (the Temporary Boater Education Certificate) you printed in Step Two will serve as your proof to legally operate on Arizona waters.

If your card was lost, stolen, destroyed, or if your legal name has been changed, you may apply for a replacement card for a $10 fee.

To receive a replacement card or obtain a duplicate Arizona Boater Education Certificate, mail the request with a check for $10 payable to Boat Arizona, to:

Boat Arizona
14086 Proton Road
Dallas, TX 75244

Be sure to include the student’s full name and date of birth in the mailed request for a duplicate card. You may also phone Customer Service to request the duplicate and pay by credit card. You may reach us by phone at 800-830-2268 (toll-free) or 214-351-0461. Our office hours are 8:30 to 5:30 Central Time, Monday through Friday, with extended hours during late spring and summer season.