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Who needs to take the Washington boaters safety course?
All boaters must have a Washington State Boater Education Card to operate a motorized watercraft of 15 HP or more. BOATERexam.com® is a delegated provider for the Washington State Parks.
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Washington Boater Safety Course
In Washington, all boaters must successfully complete a boater safety course approved by the Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission in order to operate a motorboat with greater than 15 hp. Boaters are required to carry the Washington State Boater Education Card as proof of boater education.
Boating Age Requirements
- No person under the age of 12 can operate a motorized vessel of 15 horsepower or greater
- No person under the age of 14 may operate a personal watercraft (PWC)
- In order to rent a personal watercraft (PWC), a person must be at least 16 years of age
Personal Watercraft (PWC) Age Requirements
PWC operators in the state of Washington must be at least fourteen (14) years of age.
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This official Washington boating safety course is approved by the Washington State Parks.
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PO Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
http://parks.state.wa.us/435/Boating
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Have a quick question about Washington boating regulations? A great first stop is our Washington State Boating Laws page where we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about state boating laws, like who needs a Boater Education Card.
Washington Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some common questions about safe boating rules & regulations.
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I do not have a driver's license. Can I still get the Washington boater license?
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How can I get my Washington boating license?
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You can obtain your Washington Boater Education Card in 3 easy steps:
- Pay the one-time fee of $39.95 + $10.00 state fee – free unlimited retries of the final exam
- Study the Washington Boaters Safety Course, and pass the final exam
- Print your Temporary Boater Education Card. Your Washington Boater Education Card will be available for download from the Washington State Parks site.
This official Washington boaters safety course is approved by the Washington State Parks.
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