Frequently Asked Questions About the Oklahoma Boater's License

What is the Oklahoma boater education certificate?

The Oklahoma boating safety education certificate (also referred to as the Oklahoma 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 the Oklahoma boater education certificate (Oklahoma boater's license)?

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.

What is the minimum age to obtain the Oklahoma boating safety education certificate?

There is no minimum age to take the online boat safety exam.

How do I get my Oklahoma boater education certificate (Oklahoma boater's license)?

How much does the online boater exam cost? How much does the Oklahoma boating safety education certificate cost?

The online Certification Exam costs $29.50—one time only, after you pass. There is no charge for the Oklahoma boating safety education certificate.

When will I receive my Oklahoma boater education certificate in the mail?

Your Oklahoma boating safety education certificate will be mailed to your home within 3 - 5 business days after you pass the exam.

Do I get a temporary card or certificate until my permanent boater's license arrives?

Yes. If you pass, you will be able to immediately print out a temporary boating safety education certificate.

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 Ed Oklahoma online course. To obtain a duplicate Oklahoma card, mail the request with a check for $10, payable to BOAT ED OKLAHOMA, to:

BOAT ED OKLAHOMA
14086 Proton Rd.
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.

Is anyone exempt from getting the Oklahoma boating safety education certificate (Oklahoma boater's license)?

What are the minimum age and boater education requirements to operate a personal watercraft or motorboat on Oklahoma waters?

A child under 12 years of age may not operate, under any circumstances, 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.

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 all of the following conditions are met.