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As of January 1, 2018, California began a phase-in-by-age law that requires all boat and PWC operators to pass a boater safety course and to carry the California boater card. The law is being phased in over several years. Operators 35 years of age or younger are required to carry the California Boater Card by January 1, 2020.
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Official California Boating Safety Course Online
$39.95 course
Boat-ed.com is a delegated provider for the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways.
Study at your own pace
The course can be completed in one sitting or a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we'll keep track of your progress. Most students finish the course in a few hours.
Learn your way on any device
Boat Ed offers online courses that are fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Perfect for all ages
The Boat Ed course is designed to provide the best educational outcome for all ages and learning styles. Regardless of your boating knowlegde, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and confidence to go boating right away.
Unlimited exam attempts
After completing the course, you’ll have learned all you need to pass the final exam, but just in case things don’t go as planned, don’t worry, we’ve got you. Simply re-attempt the exam until you’ve passed.
Boat Ed results do the talking
We’ve been developing online education since 1995. Now we serve all 50 states and a growing number of global entities. And with 3.5 million certifications issued and a 4.8 star rating across hundreds of thousands of reviews, saying students are satisfied with our courses feels like a bit of an understatement.
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Do you need California Boater Education?
As of January 1, 2020, California law requires all boaters 35 years of age or younger to carry the Boater Card. All boaters regardless of age are required to obtain the card by 2025.
California Boating Requirements
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Requirements
There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course. You do not have to be a resident of California to take this online course.
What to expect from Boat Ed
Live‐action, high‐definition videos
Our course videos feature a combination of professional educators (who double as professional actors), entertaining storylines, and up‐to‐date scenarios that give you one of the most effective ways to learn safe boating practices.
California Frequently Asked Questions
Price and Payment
How much does the California Boat Ed Course cost?
Taking the Course
Are there any age or operator restrictions for boating in California?
Do I have to complete the course all at once?
What is the minimum age to take this online course?
Do I have to be a resident to take the California Boat Ed Course?
Course Approval and Acceptance
Is the California Boat Ed Course approved by the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways?
Is my California Boater Card accepted elsewhere?
Quizzes and/or Exams
I failed a unit quiz. Have I failed the course?
Do I have to take an online exam?
About Your Certification
What is the proof of online California Boat Ed Course completion?
What is the permanent California Boater Card?
Replacement of Lost or Damaged Documents
How do I replace my Boater Card if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
Official California-Approved Boating Education
Is this the same as a boating license?
The California Boater Education Certificate, commonly referred to as a ‘boating license’, gives you everything you need to boat in the state of California. You can get the Boater Education Certificate by taking this boat safety course at boat-ed.com. Find out if you need the card.
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The California Boat Ed Course fee is $39.95.
You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or completed a little at a time over several days. All pay-up-front courses are available for 90 days from time of registration and payment.
There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of California to take this online course.
The California Boat Ed Course is approved and accepted by the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways.
For visiting boaters, all states, territories, and provinces will recognize boating education cards that meet NASBLA requirements and Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Cards that meet Transport Canada’s requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
If you fail a unit quiz, you must restudy the unit and take the quiz again until you pass. You must score at least 70% on the unit quizzes to pass.
The Certification Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 80% on the exam to pass. You have unlimited attempts to pass the exam. If you don’t complete the exam in one session, don’t worry. When you log in later, you will be taken to the first unanswered question of the exam.
Once you pay for and pass the online course, you will be able to immediately print out the Certificate of Completion. This is your proof of online course completion. You can print the Certificate of Completion right then and/or request that a PDF be emailed to you.
The California Boater Card is proof that you have successfully completed all of the components of an approved Boating safety course and allows you to go boating. Because the California Boater Card does not expire and does not need to be renewed, it is not called the California Boating License.
To replace a lost or damaged Boater Card, please visit the California Boater Card website. The cost of a replacement card will be $5.
Official California Boating Safety Course Online
Study and pass the $39.95 course.
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Print Temp Card
Immediately print your temporary certificate.
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Go Boating
That’s it! You’re ready to hit the water.