There is no minimum age to take the course and you do not need to be a resident of the state. Pass the course and be certified for life!
State-accredited online course for all ages
Unlimited re-tries
Print temporary license and start boating!
A boat certification is required by all boat operators in West Virginia who were born after December 31, 1986. Getting a boat license or attending an education program is not necessary for WV drivers born before this date. Oftentimes, drivers of small boats without a motor do not need to meet licensing requirements either.
Persons 12 to 14 years of age may operate a motorboat or PWC only if:
They have passed a boating safety education course and if they are accompanied by a person 18 years or older on board the vessel or the vessel is 10 horsepower or less.
A boat certification is required by all boat operators in West Virginia who were born after December 31, 1986. Getting a boat license or attending an education program is not necessary for WV drivers born before this date. Oftentimes, drivers of small boats without a motor do not need to meet licensing requirements either.
There are 60 questions on the final exam.
It is a boating safety education certificate not a license.
Your permanent card will be mailed to you within 2 to 3 weeks.
A boat certification is required by all boat operators in West Virginia who were born after December 31, 1986. Getting a boat license or attending an education program is not necessary for WV drivers born before this date. Oftentimes, drivers of small boats without a motor do not need to meet licensing requirements either.
There are no restrictions on how long you can drive a boat with your out of state card.
You may get more information at West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (wvdnr.gov).
