California Boater Safety Certificate Course
The California Boater Safety Certificate shows that its holder has successfully taken an approved boating safety course and passed the corresponding exam.
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NEW LAW = SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES
As of January 1, 2025: All boaters, regardless of age, are required by law to carry a California Boater Safety Certificate.
Start our course today! Stay safe and stay compliant with current laws.
No Hidden Fees
Complete and easy-to-read study guide. Only $34.95 which includes your course, final test and online certificate!
Take The Test Online
The boating exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions. Free exam retries – risk free!
Print Your Certificate
Print your certificate once you have successfully completed the course!
Boating Law And Regulation
Laws and regulations that you must follow per the California Division of Boating and Waterways as well as the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
Boating Education
General information about boats and personal watercraft, and their maintenance for a safe trip!
Boater Safety
How to make your boating excursion the safest and most comfortable trip possible!
How It Works
Three Easy Steps to Your California Boater Safety Certificate!
Learn Your Way on Any Device. We offer a user-friendly online course that is fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
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Take Our Easy Course
Learn and test your boating knowledge while you navigate through the course. Once you successfully complete the material you can take the final exam. You have multiple attempts to pass the final exam.
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Electronic Submission
We will e-file your completion directly to the Caliornia Division of Boating and Waterways.
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Receive Your Card!
The State of CA will mail your permanent California Boater Safety Certificate directly to you, but you can print a temporary 90-day card (certificate) immediately upon course completion. Your California Boater Card is recognized in all U.S. states and Canada.
It’s All Pretty Basic…
Upon completion of the boaters education course, we will e-file your proof of completion electronically. The state will issue your California Boater Safety Certificate. Your permanent California Boater Safety Certificate will be mailed from the State of CA directly from them, but you can print a temporary, 90-day card (certificate) immediately upon completion. Your California Boater Card is recognized in all U.S. states and Canada.
From the word GO, our California Based Support Team will guide you through the stress-free boating education course online process. We’re very knowledgeable, and there are no “Silly” questions. Don’t be afraid to ask… we’re here to help.
We offer a wide array of online education courses, from traffic safety, traffic school, defensive driving, and driver education courses online in multiple regions. We have been in our industry of providing a quality online education environment for over 2 decades. That’s a long time. We know there’s a lot of information to be had and we’re here to help you learn what you need to.
We offer unlimited course attempts so that you can take the course material and the final exam to obtain your certificate as many times as you need to.
Heroic Live Support!
Contact our California-based support team, and we’ll guide you through the process.
Frequently Asked Questions.
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What is the California Boaters Safety Certificate?
The NY Boater Card shows that its holder has successfully taken an approved boating safety course and passed the corresponding exam.
Is it called a boating license, boater education card or boater education certificate?
In NY it is called the New York State Boater Education Certificate. The card is issued by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP).
What are the benefits of taking a boater safety course?
Mandatory education the law and is required by the state. The NY Boater Card Program also promotes boating safety on our waterways.
When do I have to have a Safety Certificate by?
As of the dates shown below, these boaters will be required to carry a boater education certificate issued by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), unless they meet certain exemptions. New York Environmental Conservation Law Section 49 contains the following phase-in schedule based on operator age:
January 1, 2018 – Persons 10 years of age or older
January 1, 2019 – Persons 12 years of age or older
January 1, 2020 – Persons 14 years of age or older
January 1, 2021 – Persons 16 years of age or older
January 1, 2022 – Persons 18 years of age or older
January 1, 2023 – All persons regardless of age
How long is the course?
Approved online courses run a minimum of three hours to complete.
How do I replace my Boater Card if I’ve lost it or it was damaged?
To replace a lost or damaged Boater Education Certificate in New York, you can order a replacement online through ilostmycard.com, the official card replacement service used for New York State Boating Safety Certificates. There is a fee for the replacement certificate, and once ordered you should receive your new card by mail within several weeks. For certificates originally issued by an online course provider (like Boat‑Ed, BOATsmart!, etc.), contact that provider directly for replacement options as well.
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