Frequently Asked Questions About the Mississippi Boater's License
What is the Mississippi boating safety
education certificate?
- The Mississippi boater education certificate (also referred
to as the Mississippi 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 Mississippi boating
safety education certificate (Mississippi boater's license)?
- All persons born after June 30, 1980, must have passed a boating
education course approved by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks to legally operate a vessel. The boating
education certificate must be carried on board the vessel whenever
it is operated by someone required to have a certificate.
What is the minimum age to obtain a
Mississippi boating safety education certificate?
- There is no minimum age to take the online boat safety exam.
How do I get my Mississippi boating
safety education certificate (Mississippi boater's license)?
- The steps required to get your Mississippi boaters license
are as follows:
- Study the Mississippi boating safety course material
- Take the Mississippi online boating exam
- Pay $24.50—one time only, after you pass
- Upon passing, you will receive your official Mississippi
boating safety education certificate within 5 -7 business
days. This card is commonly known as the Mississippi boating
license.
- For a detailed explanation of the Mississippi online boating
exam process, please visit our Mississippi
boating license overview page.
How much does the online boater exam
cost? How much does the Mississippi boating safety education
certificate cost?
- The online Certification Exam costs $24.50—one time only, after you pass. There is no charge
for the Mississippi boating safety education certificate.
When will I receive my Mississippi
boating safety education certificate in the mail?
- Your Mississippi 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 boater education
card 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 Mississippi online course. To obtain a
duplicate Mississippi card, mail the request with a check for
$5, payable to BOAT MISSISSIPPI, to:
BOAT MISSISSIPPI
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 Mississippi boating safety education certificate (Mississippi
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 Mississippi waters?
-
All persons born after June 30, 1980, must have passed a boating
education course approved by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks to legally operate a vessel.
In addition, a person less than 12 years of age must also be
accompanied on board by someone who is at least 21 years old.
Mississippi'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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