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FAQ - Boating in Florida

Do I need a boating license in Florida to rent a boat?

By successfully completing a knowledge check known as the temporary certificate (TC), boaters fulfill the requirement to legally rent a boat in Florida.

What documents do I need to show a boat rental company in Florida to rent a boat?

In Florida, you typically need to show a valid photo ID and, if you were born on or after January 1, 1988, a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card or temporary certificate. Some rental companies may also require a signed rental agreement and a credit card for security.

Do I need to be a resident to take the Boat Florida Rental Course?

You do not have to be a resident of Florida to take this online course.

What age do you need to be to take this online course?

There is no minimum age to take this online course.

Do I need a temporary boating license in Florida?

Although Florida does not enforce a boating license requirement, individuals born on or after January 1, 1988 must fulfill one of the following conditions: successfully complete a boating education course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), pass an equivalent course, or pass a temporary certificate examination.

Is the Boat Florida Rental Course approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)?

The Boat Florida Rental Course is fully approved and recognized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Do I need a Florida Boating Safety Certificate if I'm only operating a jet ski/PWC?

Everyone born on or after January 1, 1988 must have a boater education identification card and photographic ID to operate a motorized vessel – including PWC – of 10 horsepower or more in Florida.

I do not have a driver's license. Can I still get the Florida Boating Safety Certificate?

You are not required to have a state driver's license in order to obtain a boater education card.

What are the age restrictions to drive a motorboat in the state of Florida?

• A person must be at least 14 years of age to operate a personal watercraft in Florida.

• A person must be at least 18 years of age to rent a personal watercraft in Florida.

• It is unlawful for a person to knowingly allow a person under 14 years of age to operate a personal watercraft.

Do I need a boating safety certificate to rent a boat?

If you intend to rent a boat in Florida, you can get a Florida Boat Rental Temporary Certificate online which will allow you to rent and operate a boat in Florida, which will be valid for 90 days.

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What does the Florida Temporary Certificate cost?

Only $ 11.95 for the test and online certificate included.

Is an online exam required for the temporary certificate?

Yes, you must take an online exam to receive the temporary boating certificate. The test is quick and covers basic safety rules, navigation, and equipment requirements. Once you pass, you can immediately download or print your temporary certificate and use it to legally operate a motorboat where required in Florida during 90 days.

What score do I need to pass the exam?

You need to score 76% to pass the exam.

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