Frequently Asked Questions About the Georgia Boater's License
What is the Georgia boater certification
card ?
- The Georgia boater education certificate (also referred to
as the Georgia 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 Georgia boater certification
card (Georgia boater's license)?
What is the minimum age to obtain a
Georgia boater certification card ?
- There is no minimum age to take the online boat safety exam.
How do I get my Georgia boater certification
card (Georgia boater's license)?
- The steps required to get your Georgia boaters license are
as follows:
- Study the Georgia boating safety course material;
- Take the Georgia online boating exam
- Pay $29.50—one time only, after you pass
- Upon passing, you will receive your official Georgia
boater certification card within 5 -7 business days. This
card is commonly known as the Georgia boating license.
- For a detailed explanation of the Georgia online boating exam
process, please visit our Georgia boating
license overview page.
How much does the online boater exam
cost? How much does the Georgia boater certification card cost?
- The online Certification Exam costs $29.50—one time only, after you pass. There is no charge
for the Georgia boater certification card .
When will I receive my Georgia boater
certification card in the mail?
- Your Georgia boater certification card will be mailed to your
home within 5 - 7 business days after you pass the exam.
Do I get a temporary card or certificate
until my permanent boater's license arrives?
- Yes. When you pass, you may instantly print
out a temporary boater certification card good for 60 days.
How do I replace my boater education
card if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
- A duplicate can be issued for a $10 charge if the student took
(and passed) the Boat Georgia online course or home-study video
course. To obtain a duplicate Georgia card, mail the request
with a check for $10, payable to BOAT GEORGIA, to:
BOAT GEORGIA
2906 Ladybird Ln.
Dallas, Texas 75220
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.
Is anyone exempt from getting
the Georgia boater certification card (Georgia 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 Georgia waters?
- Georgia'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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