Vermont Boating Regulations
A large number of boating fatalities occur because boaters are not educated about boating safety. The Vermont State Police believe that an educated boater is a safer boater.
The Vermont Boating Safety Education Certificate (also referred to as the Vermont boating license) is proof that a boater has taken and passed an approved boating safety education course. The Vermont State Police currently have mandatory boater education requiring all boaters born after January 1, 1974 to have the Boater Education Card accepted by the State of Vermont on board when the vessel is underway to satisfy the Vermont boating regulations.
Many boaters who do not fall into this category will still wish to get the Vermont Boating Safety Education Certificate so they can save on their boat insurance.
Where can I take my Boating Safety Course and Exam to get my Boating Safety Education Certificate?
You can take both your Boating Safety Course and your Certification Exam directly online at BoaterExam.com™.
Once you pass the exam your boating safety education certificate will be mailed to your home. In the meantime, you can print off a Certificate of Completion
that can be used as a temporary license to satisfy the Vermont boating regulations until your permanent certificate arrives.
Where can I get more information about Vermont boating regulations and the Vermont Boating Safety Education Certificate?
The answers to many of your questions can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page. You may also visit the Vermont State Police - Marine Division for additional information.
Although the certification process may seem complicated at first glance, it is actually fairly straight forward, so please feel free to contact us and we will be glad to answer any of your questions.