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Utah Boating License vs. Utah Boating Safety Certificate

Don't these two terms mean the same thing?

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No and yes. Many boaters use the term "Utah Boating License" when referring to their Boating Safety Certificate. However, the Boating Safety Certificate is NOT a boating license. Unlike a driver's license, your Boating Safety Certificate does not have yearly renewal fees, cannot be revoked, and is good for life. Referring to it as a license is incorrect.

Why is "Boating License" used so often if it is wrong?

Most boaters are familiar with a Driver's License and it is natural for them to extend this concept onto the Boating Safety Certificate (and incorrectly refer to it as a Utah Boating License). This is misleading and we are all therefore encouraged to correct our fellow boaters when they make this common mistake.

The table below shows the differences between a License and a Boating Safety Certificate:

Driver's LicenseBoating Safety Certificate
Must be renewed on a regular basisGood for life
Must pay renewal fee each yearOne time fee payment
Can be suspended or revokedCan never be suspended or revoked

Next time you are asked about the Utah Boating License, respond: "It's not a boating license; it's a Boating Safety Certificate!"

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An Educated Boater is a Safer Boater. By taking a boating safety course, you help ensure our waterways are the safest they can be. Not to mention, completing a course may reduce your boat insurance 10-15%!