Frequently Asked Questions About the Maryland Boater's License
What is the Maryland boating safety
education certificate?
- The Maryland boating safety education certificate (also referred
to as the Maryland 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 Maryland boating
safety education certificate (Maryland boater's license)?
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All persons born on or after July 1, 1972, must have in their
possession a certificate of boating safety education to operate
a numbered or documented vessel (including personal watercraft)
legally on Maryland’s public waters. The certificate
is valid for the lifetime of the person to whom it is issued.
What is the minimum age to obtain a
Maryland boating safety education certificate?
- There is no minimum age to take the online boat safety exam.
How do I get my Maryland boating
safety education certificate (Maryland boater's license)?
- The steps required to get your Maryland boaters license are
as follows:
- Study the Maryland boating safety course material
- Take the Maryland online boating exam
- Pay for your exam and find out your grade
- Upon passing, you will receive a Boat Maryland
boating safety education certificate in the mail. This
card is commonly known as the Maryland boating license.
- For a detailed explanation of the Maryland online boating
exam process, please visit our Maryland
boating license overview page.
How much does the online boater exam
cost? How much does the Maryland boating safety education certificate
cost?
- The online Certification Exam costs $15. There is no charge
for the Maryland boating safety education certificate.
When will I receive my Maryland boating
safety education certificate in the mail?
- Your Maryland boating safety education certificate will be
mailed to your home within 5 -7 business days after you pass
the exam.
Do I get a temporary card or certificate
until my permanent boater's license arrives?
- Upon passing the exam, you will be able to immediately print
out a temporary boating safety education certificate online.
How do I replace my boating safety
education certificate if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
- A duplicate can be issued for a $5 charge if the student took
(and passed) the Boat Maryland online course. To obtain a duplicate
Maryland card, mail the request with a check for $5, payable
to Boat Maryland, to:
Boat Maryland
2906 Ladybird Ln.
Dallas, Texas 75220
- Be sure to include the student's full name and date of birth in the mailed
request for a duplicate card. You may also phone Customer
Service to request the duplicate and pay by credit card.
Is anyone exempt from getting
the Maryland boating safety education certificate (Maryland
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 Maryland waters?
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