Oklahoma Boating Regulations and Laws

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

A child 12 years of age or older but not yet 16 years of age may operate a vessel powered by a motor or combination of motors over 10 horsepower, a personal watercraft (PWC), or a sail-powered vessel 16 feet or more in length only if he or she has successfully completed an approved boating safety education course and received a Boating Safety Education Certificate and is supervised by a competent adult who is at least 18 years of age.

Even if not required by law to get the Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma a safe, enjoyable pastime! Become an educated, responsible boater by completing the Boat Oklahoma course and practice what you learn.

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

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

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

• Internet: You can study over the Internet then take the Oklahoma online boating exam. Once you pass, the official boating safety education certificate approved by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is mailed to your home.
• Video at Home: Study at home with the Oklahoma video home-study course. Then take the Certification Exam at home and mail it in for grading and certification.

Where can I get the boater safety education course material?

You're at the right place, because the Boat Oklahoma online safe boating course is the official course developed specifically for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. All the required safe boating course material to get your boating safety education certificate is available for free online. Please visit our Oklahoma safe boating course introductory page to find out about the boater exam process.

Where can I get more information about the Oklahoma boating safety education certificate?

• Read Frequently Asked Questions about the Oklahoma boater's license;
• Contact the Oklahoma Highway Patrol;
• Contact Boat Ed, and we'll be glad to answer any of your questions about the Oklahoma boater's license or boating license requirements in other states.

Who needs an Oklahoma boat license, and what can they operate once they get their boating safety education certificate?

Oklahoma'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.