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Missouri Boater Safety Course

The Missouri Boater Certification Card (also referred to as the Missouri boating license) is proof that a boater has taken and passed an approved boater education course. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Water Patrol Division currently has a mandatory boater education requirement that requires all boaters born on or after January 1, 1984 who operate a powered vessel to have the Missouri boating license on board when the vessel is underway to satisfy the Missouri boating regulations.



Personal Flotation
Devices (PFDs)

  • The Missouri State Water Patrol requires one wearable Type I, II, III, or V PFD for each person aboard a vessel less than 16 feet in length or any length canoe or kayak.
  • Ensure PFDs are readily accessible. Missouri boaters are required to carry at least one Type IV (throwable device) PFD aboard any vessel 16 feet or longer.
  • Someone being towed behind a vessel is considered aboard.
  • All PWC occupants must be wearing their PFD while underway.
  • Children: All passengers under the age of 7 years must be wearing their PFD while the vessel is underway if they are not in a completely enclosed area of the boat.

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