Frequently Asked Questions About the Missouri Boater's License
What is the Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card ?
- The Missouri boater education certificate (also referred to
as the Missouri 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 Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card (Missouri boater's license)?
- All persons born after January
1, 1984, who operate any vessel on the lakes of the state
of Missouri must have on board his or her boating safety
identification card issued by the Missouri State Water Patrol.
The card is obtained by passing an approved
boating safety course.
What is the minimum age to obtain a
Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card ?
- There is no minimum age to take the online boat safety exam.
How do I get my Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card (Missouri boater's license)?
- The steps required to get your Missouri boaters license are
as follows:
- Study the Missouri boating safety course material.
- Take the Missouri online boating exam.
- Pay for your exam and find out your grade.
- Upon passing, you may purchase your permanent Missouri
Boating Safety Certification Card during your online session,
which will then be mailed to you by the Missouri State Water
Patrol.
- If you do not purchase your permanent Missouri
Boating Safety Certification Card online at the time of
your exam, you may do so at a later date. Call the Missouri
State Water Patrol at 573-751-3333 or send a written request
and $15 to:
Missouri State Water Patrol
PO Box 1116
Jefferson City, MO 65102
- For a detailed explanation of the Missouri online boating exam
process, please visit our Missouri boating
license overview page.
How much does the online boater exam
cost? How much does the permanent Missouri Boating Safety Certification
Card cost?
- The online Certification Exam costs $15.
- Upon passing the exam,
your permanent Missouri Boating Safety
Certification Card my be purchased online for an additional $15.50.
When will I receive my Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card in the mail?
- Your Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card will be mailed
to your home within 45 days 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 Missouri Boating Safety Certification
Card online, which will be valid for 60 days.
How do I replace my Boating Safety Certification Card if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
- Contact the Missouri State Water Patrol, which issues the card.
A duplicate can be requested for $10 but the applicant must be
verified in the boater certification database. The Missouri State
Water Patrol may be reached at 573-751-3333.
Is anyone exempt from getting
the Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card (Missouri 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 Missouri waters?
- Missouri'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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