Maryland Boater Education Card
The Maryland Boater Education Card ensures safe vessel operation in state waters. CertifiedBoater makes earning your card easy with helpful guides and practice tests
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Other Resources
- Florida Boater Safety Course
- Florida Course Comparison Guide
- Florida Boating License Guide
- Florida Boat Rental Certificate
What is the Boater Education Card?
The Boating Safety Education Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all of the components of an approved boater safety course. This card allows boating in Maryland.
You Must Carry the Card
Vessel operators who are required to have the Maryland Boater Card must carry the card on board the vessel and have it available for inspection by an enforcement officer. Not carrying your Maryland Boater Card when it is required can result in a fine.
Reciprocity
For visiting boaters, all states, territories, and provinces will recognize boating education cards that meet NASBLA requirements and Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Cards that meet Transport Canada’s requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
I don't have a driver's license. Can I still get certified?
- Yes. You are not required to have a state driver’s license in order to obtain a Boater Education Card.
Other Questions
- For these and other questions about your boating certification, please check CertifiedBoater's FAQs.
