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The ID card is issued by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission upon successful completion of the course, and must be onboard when operating on state waters. Get certified today!
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About Florida
The sunshine state is by far one of the most beautiful states to enjoy the sunshine, beaches, and lakes. If you are into watersports, then you will find that Florida is a paradise. With over 1,200 miles of coastlines, over 30,000 lakes, and an average temperature of 79° F, it will, sooner than later, tempt you to get on a boat and head to the water.
While we always want to have the best of times while recreating, there are a few things to keep in mind when taking a boat out in the water. First, safety is a number one priority and should be given the importance it deserves. Secondly, basic navigation rules can help you have a more enjoyable trip without endangering property or human lives. Statistical reports show that 70% of boating accidents can be prevented by following good boating practices while operating a boat. These and other topics are covered in our NSBLA approved boating course.
Do you need a boating license in Florida?
Florida legislation requires that all recreational boat operators, born on or after January 1st of 1988, have a Boater Safety Education ID Card, commonly known as a "Florida boating license." Taking a boating safety course should not be a matter of being compliant with the state’s requirements, but it should a demonstration of responsibility and good interest to other boat users.
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Course
If you were born on or after January 1, 1988 and you plan to drive a motorboat with greater than 10 horsepower, you must take an approved boating safety course.
You will also then need to get a safety identification card from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Persons under age of 14 years are prohibited in operating a personal watercraft on Florida water at any time, regardless whether he/she has a boating safety identification card.
Nobody under age of 18 years is allowed to rent or lease a personal watercraft.
It is also considered illegal for any owner of a personal watercraft to knowingly allow any person under age of 14 years to operate it.
If they were born before January 1, 1988 then they are not required to take any boat safety course as this only applies to people who were born on or after January 1, 1988.
No, there is no minimum age to take this course
The final exam has 60 questions.
Certification
Florida does not have a boating license but must pass boating safety course and be certifified.
You can get your Florida Boater's Education Card online in 3 hours or less.
Once you have taken the online course and official test you can right away print a temporary card and operate immediately.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will mail your permanent card within 4 to 6 weeks.
If you were born on or after January 1, 1988 and you plan to drive a motorboat with greater than 10 horsepower, you must take an approved boating safety course.
You will also then need to get a safety identification card from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and must carry it on board while operating.
Please email [email protected] with your name to follow-up your permanent card.
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You can request to replace your lost or damaged Florida Boating Safety Education ID card through Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law enforcement at no cost.
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Moving to Florida
Once you have successfully completed your official boating safety course then you can use your card in Florida.
Once you have successfully completed your official boating safety course then you can use your license in Florida.
No restriction on how long you can drive a boat in Florida with your out of state boater's card.
You can check Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for more information about boating in Florida.