BoatU.S. Foundation Online Boating Safety Course: State Educational Requirements

Before you proceed to the course:

       Click on your boating state to view current education requirements.  Information will display below the map.

  • "education is mandatory" - boaters must have passed at least a boating safety course before they may operate a vessel.

  • "proctored, boating safety course" - a boater education program conducted by an administrator, in a classroom setting. Examples include programs offered by state and local marine patrols, USCG Auxiliaries, and U.S. Power Squadron chapters.

  • "non-proctored, boating safety course" - a boater education program that is not conducted by an administrator, outside of a classroom setting. Examples include home-study courses and internet courses.

  • "no mandatory educational requirements" - boaters are not required to complete any boating safety courses before they may operate a vessel.

  • "boaters may complete either non-proctored or proctored boating safety courses for certification" - state requirements for boater education are fulfilled by either proctored or non-proctored programs - it is at the boater's discretion to avail themselves of either option.

Disclaimer: All information is provided as a service. All information is, to the best of our knowledge, correct, as of . To be absolutely certain regarding the specifics of boating laws in your state, please contact your local Boating Education or Department of Natural resources office.

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