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Boater Safety

Washington State Boater Education Card for John Q. Doe, includes address, EC number, issue date, birthdate, and personal details.

WA State Law requires boat operators to take a boater safety education course in order to operate a boat in Washington state. Anyone operating a powered watercraft of 15 hp or more is required by Washington law to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card. 


Boaters can take an online education course at home. Once the course is completed and test passed, you can print your temporary certificate immediately.

Click here for the WA State online boater course