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Who needs to take the Ohio boaters safety course?
All boaters born after December 31, 1981 must have an Ohio Boater Education Certificate to operate any motorized watercraft over 10 HP. BOATERexam.com® is a delegated provider for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft.
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Ohio Boater Safety Course
In Ohio, anyone born on or after January 1, 1982, must successfully complete a boater safety course approved by The ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft in order to operate a motorized vessel with greater than 10 hp. Boaters are required to carry their boater education certificate as proof of boater education.
Boating Age Requirements
Motorized vessels with greater than 10 hp motor (excluding PWC):
Individuals 12 years of age or older may legally operate (unsupervised). Individuals under 12 years of age may operate if a supervising person is aboard.
Motorized vessels with less than 10 hp motor or vessels without a motor (excluding PWC):
Individuals that are 12 years of age or older may legally operate. Individuals under 12 years of age may operate if the operator is under the direct visual and audible supervision of a supervising person (not required to be on board).
Note: Under Ohio law, a supervising person is defined as an adult person who is 18 years of age or older and provides direct visual and audible supervision. A supervising person must meet the mandatory education requirements as described above.
Personal Watercraft (PWC) Age Requirements
- Individuals who are 16 years of age or older may legally operate a PWC (unsupervised)
- Individuals 12-15 years of age may operate IF a supervising person is aboard
- Individuals under 12 years of age may not operate at all
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FAQs about getting a Ohio Boating License
Below are some common questions about safe boating rules & regulations.
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How much does the boat safety course cost?
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What is the Ohio Boater Education Card?
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I do not have a driver's license. Can I still get the Ohio boater license?
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How can I get my Ohio boating license?
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You can obtain your Ohio Boater Education Card in 4 easy steps:
- Pay the one-time fee of $39.95 – free unlimited retries of the final exam
- Study the Ohio Boaters Safety Course
- Study the Ohio Boating Safety Online Exam
- Print your Certificate of Completion, and receive your Ohio Boater Education Card in the mail within 2-3 weeks
This official Ohio boaters safety course is approved by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft.
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