If you were born on or after, (see blow), you will need a boating safety certificate when operating a motorized vessel in:
All operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, will need a boating safety certificate by January 1, 2025
This state approved course allows boaters to study at home at their own pace, and it covers state and federal boating laws, rules of the road, boat handling, required equipment, navigational aids, accident reporting and special topics.
Learn Your Way on Any Device. We offer a user-friendly online course that is fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Learn and test your boating knowledge while you navigate through the course. Once you successfully complete the material you can take the final exam. You have two attempts to pass the final exam.
We will issue you a Temporary Certificate of Completion to use as your proof of completion that is available to print from within your account. The temporary copy of the certificate will allow you to go boating right away and is valid for 90 days after completion of the course.
Your permanent New York State Boater Certificate will be available for purchase and will be mailed out within 3-5 business days. After passing you may also apply for the state preferred State of New York Adventure License Icon on your Drivers License or ID. There will also be an opportunity to purchase a Permanent Card specific to this certification after successfully completing the Final Exam.
With Quick Boater Course your course is easily navigated on any device. If you have internet access, we have the course to get you to your New York State boating certificate. Join today and save. We’re the fastest way to get you certified and out on the water.