Maryland Boat Course


Complete this course to get your Maryland Boater Education Card that is good for life! All boaters born on or after July 1, 1972 are required to have a Maryland Boater Education Card to operate a a motorized vessel in Maryland

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Approved by Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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State-accredited online course for all ages

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FAQ

1. Do you need a boating license to drive a boat in Maryland?

All boaters born on or after July 1, 1972 need a Maryland Boater Education Card to be an operator of a recreational motorized vessel within Maryland waterways

 

2. How long does it take to complete the course?

As required by NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators), the course takes 3 hours

 

3. Do you have to be a resident of Maryland to take the course?

No

 

4. Do you have to complete the course in one sitting?

No, the course can be completed at your own pace, across as many settings as you would like

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FAQs

Course
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What is the minimum age to take this course?
No, there is no minimum age to take this course
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How long will it take to complete the Maryland boater education course?
The course takes a minimum of 3 hours
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Do I have to complete the course in one sitting?
No, you can do it over one sitting or as many sittings as you would like
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Do I need to be a resident of Maryland to take this course?
No, you do not need to be a resident of Maryland to take this course
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I failed a chapter quiz. Did I fail the Maryland boater education course?
No, you did not fail the course and need to try again
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What score do I need to pass chapter quizzes?
You need to score 80.00% to pass chapter quizzes
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What score do I need to pass the final online exam?
You need to score 80.00% to pass the final online exam
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Do you have practice questions before taking the official exam?
There are quizzes at the end of each chapter in the boater education course
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Is it an open book exam?
No, it is not an open book exam
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Do I have take the course before I write the exam?
Yes, you must pass the course before taking the exam
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Do you have a soft copy of the materials so I can review it offline?
No, we do not the materials available offline
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Is there a practical exam before I can start driving a boat or I just need the boater's education card?
Yes, you must pass (the course and) the exam before you can drive a boat
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Does passing the boater education course give me a foundation to take other boating courses?
Yes, the boater education course provides a foundation for other boating courses

Certification
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How do I get my temporary certificate of completion?
You can print your temporary certificate from your dashboard after logging in
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What is the proof of online course completion?
Once you pass and pay for the Maryland boater 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.
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How long is the validity of my Maryland boater education card?
The Maryland boater education card is good for your lifetime
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Will boaters who have previously taken a boating safety course be required to take another course or test?
No, if you took a boater education course in another state or in Canada, it will be recognized in Maryland
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Will I ever have to renew my Maryland education card?
No, you do not need to renew your boater education card. It is good for life
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Does my temporary certificate allow me to operate any boat?
You can use your temporary certificate for [60 days] to operate a personal watercraft, after which you are required to have your Maryland boater education card
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Do I need proof of competency to operate a non-powered watercraft?
No, you do not need a proof of competency to operate a non-powered watercraft
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What is acceptable proof of competency for non-residents?
Your boater education from another state or Canada is proof of competency
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Is my boater education card revokable or suspendable?
Yes, your boater education card can be revokable and suspendable if laws are broken
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Will there be a penalty for those who have a Maryland boater education card, but do not carry it while boating?
Yes, there is a penalty for not carrying your Maryland boater education card while boating

Course Accreditation
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Is your Maryland boater education course approved by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources?

At this time, we are working on approval of our Maryland boater education course with Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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Is your Maryland boater education course approved by NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators)?

At this time, we are working to get approval of our Maryland boater education course by NASBLA.
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Is the Maryland boater card accepted outside of the state?
For visting boaters, all US states, US territories, Canadian provinces, and Canadian territories will recognize boater eduation cards that meet NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) and Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Cards that meet Transport Canada's requirements
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How do I contact the Maryland Department of Natural Resources?
The phone # is 410.260.8883 and the mailing address is Tawes State Office Bldg 3 580 Taylor Ave, , Annapolis , Maryland 21401

Price & Billing
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What does the Maryland boater education course cost?
The Maryland boater education course costs $29.99
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Is it safe to enter my credit card information?
Yes, our website is secure and it is safe to enter your credit card information
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What other payment options do you have aside from debit/credit card?
Customers can using debit and credit. We do not accept Bitcoin or other digital currencies at this time
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Is there an annual cost for the card?
No, there is no annual cost
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How does the automatic time extension feature work?
The Maryland boater course is valid for your lifetime from the time of registration and payment
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What is your refund policy?

Please email us your issue or concern and we will review on a customer-by-customer basis.
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Do you have an affiliate network program?
Yes, we have an affiliate program where we reward referrals. Below is the link for more information and to sign up: https://www.shareasale.com/shareasale.cfm?merchantID=57099
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Do you offer referrals or any promotions?
We offer referrals through our affiliate program (https://www.shareasale.com/shareasale.cfm?merchantID=57099). We may do promotions from time to time

Replacement Documents
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How do I replace my temporary Maryland online course completion document if I lost or damaged it?
You can re-print your temporary card after logging into your account, assuming you passed the course and exam

Account
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How do I sign up?
Select a course and click the "Sign Up!" button
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What if I forget my password?
On the Login screen, click "Lost Password?" and follow the steps
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How can I change my user information?
Please email [email protected] or call 1.888.885.8830
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If I log out, do I lose my progress?
No, you will not lose your progress
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How many times can I log in and out of the course?
You can login as many times as you would like

IT
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Can I access the course on my mobile device?
Yes, you can access the course on a mobile phone
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Can I do part of the course on desktop and part on mobile?
Yes, you can access the course from a desktop, mobile phone or tablet
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What happens if I lose my internet connection while taking the exam?
If you lose your internet connection, it will take you back to the point in the course you were currently at
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Will this course run on any web browser?
Yes, the course will run on any web browser
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What are the system requirements in order to take the exam online?
You can take the exam on any computer that has an internet connection and a browser
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What is required to play the videos in the course?
There are no videos in the course

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General
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I have a question that is not answered above. What do I do?
If you cannot find the answer to your question, please contact us directly at [email protected] or by phone @ 1.888.885.8830
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What are your hours of operation?
Our hours of operation are 9am-midnight EST
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Why should I choose BoatTests101.com?
We offer an official online boat course to get your boater card, which is accredited by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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Can I help to teach the boater education course?
Please email [email protected]
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How can I apply to work at your company?
Please check out our job postings or email [email protected]

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