Frequently Asked Questions About the Delaware Boater's License
What is the Delaware boating safety
education certificate?
- The Delaware boating safety education certificate (also referred
to as the Delaware Boaters License) is proof that a boater
has demonstrated basic boating knowledge by passing an approved
boating safety course and exam.
Do I have to get a Delaware boating
safety education certificate (Delaware boater's license)?
- All operators born on or after January 1, 1978, must have
successfully completed a boating course approved by the DNREC.
The only exceptions are persons with a valid U.S. Coast Guard
license, or a valid Delaware River Captain and Bay Pilot’s
license or equivalent.
- In addition, there are age restrictions on the operation of
PWCs:
- No one under the age of 14 years may operate a PWC under
any conditions.
- Those 14 and 15 years of age who hold a boating safety
certification card may operate a PWC only if under the direct
onboard supervision of his or her parent or legal guardian.
- Those 16 years of age and older who hold a boating safety
certification card may operate a PWC without age restrictions.
What is the minimum age to obtain a
Delaware boating safety education certificate?
- There is no minimum age to take the online boat safety exam.
How do I get my Delaware boating safety
education certificate (Delaware boater's license)?
- The steps required to get your Delaware boaters license are
as follows:
- Study the Delaware boating safety course material
- Take the Delaware online boating exam
- Pay $29.50—one time only, after you pass
- Upon passing, you will receive your official Delaware
boating safety education certificate by mail within 2 - 3
weeks.. This card is commonly known as the Delaware boating
license.
- For a detailed explanation of the Delaware online boating exam
process, please visit our Delaware
boating license overview page.
How much does the online boater exam
cost? How much does the Delaware boating safety education certificate
cost?
- The online Certification Exam costs $29.50—one time only, after you pass. There is no charge
for the Delaware boating safety education certificate .
When will I receive my Delaware boating
safety education certificate in the mail?
- Your Delaware boating safety education certificate will be
mailed to your home within 2 - 3 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.
How do I replace my boater education
card if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
- For a replacement, call the Delaware Office of Boating Education
at 302-739-9915. Provide them with the applicant's last name
and birth date, and they will be able to issue a duplicate certificate.
Is anyone exempt from getting
the Delaware boating safety education certificate (Delaware boater's
license)?
- Any exemptions from the mandatory boater's license requirement
are explained in detail on the Who
May Operate a Vessel page.
What are the minimum age
and boater education requirements to operate a personal watercraft
or motorboat on Delaware waters?
- Delaware's boating safety education requirements and laws about
operating a boat or PWC are explained in detail on the Who
May Operate a Vessel page.
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