Getting on the water in Indiana is straightforward for most boaters, but knowing exactly when a Boating Safety Certificate is required depends on your age and whether you hold a valid driver's license. Indiana requires a Boating Safety Certificate for operators who are 15 years…

etting on the water in Illinois starts with knowing whether you need a Boating Safety Certificate. Illinois requires a Boating Safety Certificate for anyone born on or after January 1, 1998, who operates a vessel powered by a motor of more than 10 horsepower. The…

Getting on the water in Georgia means knowing whether you need a Boater Education Card — and if so, how to get one. Georgia requires a Boater Education Card for anyone born on or after January 1, 1998, who operates any motorized vessel on state…

The Missouri boater safety course takes a minimum of three hours to complete online. That minimum is set by NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) and enforced by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), Water Patrol Division. Those three hours cover the required…

The Michigan boater safety course takes a minimum of three hours to complete online. That minimum is set by NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) and enforced by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Those three hours cover the required instructional content…