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All boaters born on or after May 1st, 1996 are required to successfully complete an approved boater education course in order to operate a motorboat. BOATERexam.com® is a delegated provider for the New York State Parks.
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New York Boater Safety Course
Education is mandatory for all personal watercraft (PWC) operators. All personal watercraft operators must successfully complete an approved boating safety course before they can operate a PWC on any waters of New York. All PWC operators must be a minimum of 14 years old - no one under the age of 14 may operate a PWC.
Who Needs The Card?
New York will have a new Boating Safety law coming into effect January 1, 2020.
| If you were born on or after: | You will need a boating safety certificate when operating a motorized vessel in: |
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January 1, 1993 |
2020 |
January 1, 1988 |
2022 |
January 1, 1983 |
2023 |
January 1, 1978 |
2024 |
| All operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, will need a boating safety certificate by January 1, 2025. | |
Students must be at least 10 years old to take the New York boating safety course. Persons under the age of 10 are not allowed to operate a boat alone.
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Below are some common questions about safe boating rules & regulations.
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How much does the boat safety course cost?
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What is the "Certificate of Completion"?
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What is the New York State Boating Safety Certificate?
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I do not have a driver's license. Can I still get the New York boater license?
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How can I get my New York boating license?
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You can obtain your New York State Boating Safety Certificate in 3 easy steps:
- Pay the one-time fee of $34.95 – free unlimited retries of the final exam
- Study the New York Boating Safety Course, and pass the final exam
- Print your Certificate of Completion immediately, and receive your permanent New York State Boating Safety Certificate in the mail within 3-4 weeks
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How long is the boat safety course and boater license good for?
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Is anyone exempt from obtaining the New York boating license?
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Yes. The following individuals are exempt from the PWC Educational requirements:
- Both U.S. and Canadian licensed commercial vessel operators,
- State certified instructors,
- Certified instructors of the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Power Squadrons,
- Police/peace officers, fire/rescue personnel and lifeguards acting pursuant to their assigned duties.
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