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Boating Safety Education Certificate

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Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Pennsylvania boating license
Pennsylvania boating license

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A complete 3-hour course… well organized in 7 chapters

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  • The $10 fee for the PFBC official Boating Safety Education Certificate is included for each person
  • Study at your pace
  • The Certificate is valid for life
  • Exam retries are free

Pennsylvania Boating Safety Education Certificate requirements

Pennsylvania boating license

All PWC operators regardless of age must complete a valid boating education course.

If operating a boat greater than 25hp, persons born on or after Jan 1, 1982 must also complete a valid boating education course.

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  • Start the course for free.
  • Only $39.95 (online course, final test and online certificate included) + $10 for the card issued by the PFBC. 
  • Complete and easy-to-read study guide approved by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
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Chapter 1

Boating safety course introduction

  • Mandatory boater education
  • Boating terminology
  • Registration & Titling
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Chapter 2

Boating Equipment

  • Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
  • Navigation light equipment
  • Other recommended equipment
Chapter 3

Trip Planning and Preparation

  • Pre-departure checklist
  • Launching & Retrieving a boat from the water
  • Boat preventive maintenance
Chapter 4

Safe Boat Operation

  • Operator responsibilities
  • Navigation rules
  • Meeting situations
Chapter 5

Getting Underway

  • U.S. Aids to navigation system
  • Docking & Undocking
  • Procedures for Anchoring
Chapter 6

Emergency Preparedness

  • Boating accidents
  • Surviving in cold water
  • Rendering assistance - Accident report
Chapter 7

Other Water Activities

  • Water skiing & towed devices
  • Water-Jet Propelled Watercraft (PWC)
  • Marine environment

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Take the final test

  • The boating exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions.

  • Open-book final test.

  • Free exam retries - risk free!

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Print your certificate

  • Print your certificate and start boating now!
  • Your certificate is good for life.
  • You'll receive the Boating Safety Education Certificate from the PFBC within 4-6 weeks.

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FAQ - Boating in Pennsylvania

Who is required to take the boating safety course in Pennsylvania?

Residents born after January 1, 1982 must complete a state approved boating safety course if they wish to operate a watercraft over 25 horsepower.

Who is exempt from the Pennsylvania Boating Safety Education Certificate ?

The following persons are exempt from the
requirements of the boating safety course:

  •  A person who is a resident of another state and who is visiting this Pennsylvania for 60 days or less in a motorboat that is registered in another state if:

  1. The person was born before January 1, 1982;

    OR 

  2. the person has been issued a license or boating safety education certificate in another State.

  • A person who is visiting Pennsylvania for 90 days or less in a motorboat from a country other than the United States.

  • A landowner or a member of the landowner's immediate family operating a motorboat on waters located wholly within property owned by the landowner where there is no publicly owned or publicly maintained access to those waters.

  • A person who operates a motorboat powered by an electric motor or by an internal combustion motor of 25 horsepower or less.

What are the age restrictions regarding boating safety in Pennsylvania?

Children 11 years old or younger are not legally allowed to operate a PWC or motorboat with greater than 25 hp under any conditions.

Do I need to register my boat in Pennsylvania?

Yes, in the state of Pennsylvania, every boat with a motor requires a title and registration with PA Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC).

Is my Pennsylvania Boating Certificate good in other States?

Every U.S. state that demands a boating license will accept Boating Education Certificate from other states that conform to NASBLA requirements as well.

You should follow your safety course in the State where you are resident.

Are there other boating restrictions in Pennsylvania?

All boaters on Pennsylvania waters from November 1 through April 30 must wear a life jacket -- it’s the law! Each person in the boat must have a wearable, USCG-approved life jacket! It is highly advisable to wear life jackets at all times, especially in dangerous conditions.

Children 12 years of age and younger are required to wear a life jacket on any boat 20 feet or less in length.

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