Boating License Overview

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Ohio Boating License Overview

Complete your boating safety course and obtain your Ohio Boater Education Card in three easy steps!

Step 1. Study the Ohio Boating Safety Course Online

  • Cost: $29.95, paid after Chapter 1
  • Over 150 narrated and animated safe boating videos
  • Includes 40 interactive boating safety exercises
  • Take boating safety quizzes to prepare for the exam
  • Covers 100% of the Ohio Boating Safety Exam material
Start the Course

Step 2. Take the Ohio Boating License Test

  • 60 multiple-choice visual exam questions
  • 80% required to pass (48 correct answers)
  • Graded immediately, review your wrong answers!

Step 3. Get your Ohio Boater Education Card

  • Print a temporary certificate immediately
  • Receive your permanent certificate within 2-3 weeks

Boating License or Boater Education Card...is there a difference?

The boater education card is proof that you have successfully completed a boating safety course. The boater education card does not expire and does not need to be renewed. Therefore, it is NOT an Ohio Boating License!