Frequently Asked Questions About the Washington Boater's License
What is the Washington boater education
card?
- The Washington boater education card (also referred to
as the Washington Boaters License) is proof that a boater has demonstrated
basic boating knowledge by passing an approved
boating education course and exam.
Do I have to get the Washington boater
education card (Washington boater's license)?
- No one may operate or permit the operation of a power-driven vessel with
an engine that is 15 horsepower or more, including a personal watercraft,
unless the operator is at least 12 years of age if the vessel is not a personal watercraft or is at
least 14 years of age if the vessel is a personal watercraft and ... the person has in his or her possession a boater education card (if
required) or ... is accompanied by and is under the direct supervision of a person at least
16 years of age who has a boater education card or who is not yet required
to have the card.
What is the minimum age to obtain the
Washington boater education card?
- The minimum age to take the online boating safety exam is 12 years old.
How do I get my Washington boater education
card (Washington boater's license)?
- The steps required to get your Washington boater's license are
as follows:
- Study the Washington boating safety course material;
- Take the Washington online boating safety exam;
- Pay $29.50 - one time only, after you pass;
- Upon passing, you can then print out your Certificate of Course Completion;
- You may then apply and pay for your lifetime Boater Education Card for an additional $10.00 state fee and $0.50 processing fee. Your lifetime Boater Education Card will be mailed to you by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission within 6 weeks.
- For a detailed explanation of the Washington online boating exam
process, please visit our Washington
boating license overview page.
How much does the online boater exam
cost? How much does the Washington boater education card
cost?
- The online Certification Exam costs $29.50. The lifetime Washington boater education card is an additional $10.00 state fee and $0.50 processing fee.
When will I receive my Washington boater
education card in the mail?
- Your Washington boater education card will be mailed to
your home within 6 weeks 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 may immediately print out a temporary
Certificate of Course Completion valid for 60 days.
How do I replace my boater education
card if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
Is anyone exempt from getting
the Washington boater education card (Washington 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 Washington waters?
- Washington'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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