Frequently Asked Questions About the West Virginia Boater's License
What is the West Virginia boater education certificate?
- The West Virginia boater education certificate (also referred
to as the West Virginia 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 West Virginia boater education certificate (West Virginia boater's license)?
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The course you are about to take will fulfill West
Virginia’s
boating education requirement. In general, all
persons born after December 31, 1986 must
complete a boating safety education course before operating
a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC) on West Virginia
waters.
(In lieu of the term boating license West Virginia refers to its
mandatory proof of education as the West Virginia Boating Education
Certificate.)
What is the minimum age to obtain a
West Virginia boater education certificate?
- There is no minimum age to take the online boat safety exam.
How do I get my West Virginia boater education certificate (West Virginia boater's license)?
- The steps required to get your West Virginia boaters license are
as follows:
- Study the West Virginia boating safety course material
- Take the West Virginia online boating exam
- Pay $24.50—one time only, after you pass
- Upon passing, you will receive your permanent West Virginia
boater education certificate by mail within 5 - 7 days.
- For a detailed explanation of the West Virginia online boating exam
process, please visit our West Virginia
boating license overview page.
How much does the online boater exam
cost? How much does the West Virginia boater education certificate
cost?
- The online Certification Exam costs $24.50—one time only, after you pass. There is no charge
for the West Virginia boater education certificate.
When will I receive my West Virginia boater education certificate in the mail?
- Your West Virginia boater education certificate will be
mailed to your home within 5- 7 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.
- If you have problems printing out the temporary certificate
on your home computer, you may email us at the address shown
below, and we can email you a duplicate temporary 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 $5 charge if the student took
(and passed) the Boat West Virginia online course. To obtain
a duplicate West Virginia card, mail the request with a check
for $5, payable to BOAT WEST VIRGINIA, to:
BOAT WEST VIRGINIA
2906 Ladybird Ln.
Dallas, Texas 75220
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 West Virginia boater education certificate (West Virginia 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 West Virginia waters?
- West Virginia'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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