Mandatory Boating Safety Education and Boating Class Requirements for 42 States

Every state has its own boating rules, laws and regulations, and the boating class requirements for obtaining a boat license or safety certification will vary from state to state. You can read about your state’s boating license or boater education card requirements by following the links below.

Whatever your state requires, successfully completing a boating class will give you a discount from most boat insurance providers and will increase your water safety skills. Regardless of your state’s boating class requirements, boat safety courses are a great investment of time and money.