Take this Alabama–approved online boating course to complete your boaters safety education. Boat-ed.com is a delegated provider for the ALEA Marine Police Division.
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You need education if you are at least 12 years old.
Getting started is easy, simply sign up for a Boat Ed student account, pay for the official, state-approved course, and visit your student dashboard.
Take the course on any desktop, tablet or mobile device, and don't worry about completing everything in one sitting. We save your progress after each lesson!
As a final step, a state-required component is needed to obtain certification.
That's it! You're ready to confidently and legally drive a boat. Also you'll now have access to exclusive offers on additional courses and products!
Any motorized boat operator over 12 years old is required by Alabama law to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.
You must be at least 12 years old to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of Alabama to take this online course.
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Our course videos feature a combination of professional educators (who double as professional actors), entertaining storylines, and up‐to‐date scenarios that give you one of the most effective ways to learn safe boating practices.
You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we'll keep track of your progress. Most students finish the course in a few hours.
ALEA Marine Police Division
Attn: Education Section
PO Box 304115 Montgomery, AL 36130
This safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations worldwide.
The boater education certificate in Alabama is often called a “boating license.” While the certificate is often called an Alabama boating license, the certification does not expire and does not need to be renewed.
The Alabama vessel license is a required proof of boater education that must be included on your Alabama driver’s license if you would like to operate a boat or motorized vessel of any kind. This is sometimes called an “Alabama boating license.”
In order to get a vessel license, you must:
If you complete a boater safety course, you do not have to complete the exam at your Alabama DMV.
Alabama boating laws require all boaters age 12 and over to obtain a vessel license by completing a boater safety course. The vessel license is sometimes called a “boating license.”
To operate a personal watercraft (PWC) such as a jet ski in Alabama, state law requires everyone born on or after January 1, 1984 to obtain a state-approved boater safety education card. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is responsible for enforcing this law and can issue fines for noncompliance.
In addition to earning boater safety education card, or boating license, here are a few safety tips to follow when jet skiing in Alabama:
By following these tips, and obtaining your boating license if required, you can have a safe and enjoyable experience jet skiing in Alabama.
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