How to Get Certified


Online Boat License and Certification Exam Options

The Safe Boater® Training Program is pleased to offer online boat license tests and online boating safety courses through its partnership with BoaterExam.com. Obtain the Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator card, valid throughout all of Canada, or a boating license for the US in states where it is required by law. The course and exam can be taken entirely online using our easy-to-use system that makes learning boating safety and obtaining your boat exam fast, effective and simple! You can also take the Canadian PCOC course in-person at locations across Canada.


Online Course and Exam


Canada

Canadian boat license: Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)

The pleasure craft operator card is required for all boaters operating a powered watercraft on Canadian waters.

  • Transport Canada approved
  • Free Boater Exam® retries
  • Online safe boating courses
  • Print a temporary boat license right away
  • $49.95 + tax, unlimited free retries included.

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United States

Alabama Boat License: Vessel Operator License

The Alabama Boat License is required for all persons 12 and over who operate a powered vessel on Alabama's waters.

  • Free boat safety course online (pay only when you pass)
  • Fully narrated and interactive (over 150 animated videos)
  • Approved by the Alabama Marine Police
  • $29.95, paid only when you pass the test

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Florida Boat License: Bobber Card

The Florida Boat License is required for anyone 21 years of age and younger who operate a boat of 10hp or greater on Florida's waters.

  • Free boat safety course online
  • Fully narrated and interactive (over 150 animated videos)
  • Boat license test approved by the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC)
  • $29.95, paid only when you pass the test

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Oregon Boat License: Boater Education Card

All boaters must have an Oregon Boat License when operating a powerboat greater than 10hp on Oregon's waters.

  • Free boat safety course online
  • Fully narrated and interactive (over 150 animated videos)
  • Boat license test approved by the Oregon State Marine Board
  • $29.95, paid only when you pass the course

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Pennsylvania Boat License: Boating Safety Education Certificate

The Pennsylvania Boat License is required for anyone 12 and older who operates a personal watercraft, as well as anyone born on or after January 1, 1982 who operates a motorized boat greater than 25hp.

  • Free boat safety course online
  • Fully narrated and interactive (over 150 animations)
  • Boat license test approved by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
  • $34.95, paid only when you pass the course

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Washington Boat License: Boater Education Card

As of 2010, persons 30 years of age and younger need a Washington Boat License to operate a powered boat on Washington's waters. However mandatory education is being phased in - by the year 2015, most boaters will need the Washington boat license.

  • Free boat safety course online
  • Fully narrated and interactive (over 150 animated videos)
  • Boat license test approved by Washington State Parks
  • $29.95, paid only when you pass the test

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