Q. What is the Ohio Boater Education Card?
A. The Ohio Boater Education Card (also known as the Ohio Boating License or boaters license) is proof that you have met the mandatory boat safety education requirements for the State of Ohio. The Ohio Boating Safety Certificate is good for life and does not need to be renewed.
Q. Boating License or Boater Education Card... is there a difference?
A.The boater education card is proof that you have successfully completed a boating safety course. The boater education card does not expire and does not need to be renewed. Therefore, it is NOT an Ohio Boating License!
Q. I do not have a driver's license. Can I still get the Ohio Boater Education Card?
A. Yes. You are not required to have a state driver's license in order to obtain a boater education card.
Q. How can I get my Ohio Boating License?
A. You can obtain your Ohio Boater Education Card in 4 easy steps:
- Pay the one-time fee of $34.95 — free unlimited retries of the final exam
- Study the Ohio Boating Safety Course
- Pass the Ohio Boating Safety Online Exam
- Print a temporary card and receive your permanent card in the mail within 3-5 weeks
Q. Who needs an Ohio boater license?
A.An Ohio Boater Education Card (Boater License) is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1982 who operates a boat that is 10hp or more. For more information please consult the Ohio boating laws and regulations page.
Q. How long is the boat safety course and boater license good for?
A. The boater license is good for life.
Q. How much does the boat safety course cost?
A. There is a one-time fee of $34.95 paid to BOATERexam.com®. It includes unlimited free retries of the final exam. It also includes the permanent wallet-size license. Learn more about BOATERexam.com's Risk-Free Policy. Payment includes the permanent wallet-size license.
Q. Is there a time limit to complete the final exam?
A. You can take the final exam at any time, day or night. The exam is not timed but inactive exams will be erased after 24 hours.
Q. Is there a time limit to complete the online course?
A. You can take the online course at any time, day or night. However, courses must be completed within 90 days of payment at which time your access to the course will expire.
Q.What do I need to pass the boating license test?
A. You need a grade of 80% or higher on the boating license test to pass. That means 48 correct answers out of 60.
Q. Can I review my Boater Exam answers?
A. Yes, once you have completed the boating license test and submitted all your answers they are graded immediately. You have the opportunity to review all your Boater Exam answers, whether you have passed or failed the Boater Exam.
Q. Are there Boater Exam practice tests or sample boater exam questions available?
A. Throughout the boat safety course, you can take end-of-chapter-quizzes that prepare you for the final exam. These chapter quizzes are short boater exam practice tests that cover the same topics that are present in the boating license test.
Q. Is anyone exempt from obtaining the Ohio Boater License?
A. Yes, there are certain exemptions from the boat safety education requirement. For more information, check out the Ohio Boating Laws page.