Frequently Asked Questions About the Florida Boater's License
What is the Florida Boating Safety
Education I.D. Card?
- The Boating Safety Education ID Card (also referred to as the
Florida Boaters License) is proof that a boater has demonstrated
basic boating knowledge by passing an approved
boating safety course and exam.
Do I have to get a Florida Boating
Safety Education I.D. Card (Florida boater's license)?
- If you are 21 years of age or younger you are required to get
the Boating Safety Education ID Card to operate any powered watercraft
over 10hp including PWCs.
What is the minimum age to obtain a
Florida Boating Safety Education I.D. Card?
- There is no minimum age to take the online boat safety exam.
How do I get my Florida Boating Safety
Education I.D. Card (Florida boater's license)?
- The steps required to get your Florida boaters license are
as follows:
- Study the Florida boating safety course material
- Take the Florida online boating exam
- Pay $24.50—one time only, after you pass
- Upon passing, you will receive your official Florida
Boating Safety Education I.D. Card within 2-3 weeks. This
card is commonly known as the Florida boating license.
- For a detailed explanation of the Florida online boating exam
process, please visit our Florida boating
license overview page.
How much does the online boater exam
cost? How much does the Florida Boating Safety Education I.D.
Card cost?
- The online Certification Exam costs $24.50—one time only, after you pass. There is no charge
for the Florida Boating Safety Education I.D. Card.
When will I receive my Florida Boating
Safety Education I.D. Card in the mail?
- Your Florida Boating Safety Education I.D. Card will be mailed
to your home within 2-3 weeks after you pass the exam. If you
do not receive your Florida Boating Safety Education I.D. Card
within 3 weeks, phone the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission, Division of Law Enforcement, at 850-488-5600.
Do I get a temporary card or certificate
until my permanent boater's license arrives?
- No. The state will only recognize the official Florida
Boating Safety Education I.D. Card as proof of successfully completing
an approved boater safety course.
How do I replace my
boater education card if I’ve lost it or it has been
damaged?
- To obtain a replacement card, phone the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission, Division of Law Enforcement, at 850-488-5600.
Is anyone exempt from getting
the Florida Boating Safety Education I.D. Card (Florida boater's
license)?
- Any exemptions from the mandatory boater's license requirement
are explained in detail on the Who
May Operate a Vessel page.
What are the minimum age
and boater education requirements to operate a personal watercraft
or motorboat on Florida waters?
- Florida's boating safety education requirements and laws about
operating a boat or PWC are explained in detail on the Who
May Operate a Vessel page.
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