Boating Safety Card Photo?

[Lakegeezer]

Thanks to Marine Patrol for participating in the forum. I'm wondering about the statement that someone needs to show a photo ID to prove they are the certificate holder. I'm unaware of laws requiring a photo ID while boating in NH (like Florida and Missouri do). Does the MP boats have the technology to look up someone's picture if they are from NH and have a driver's license back home? If it matters, why not put a picture on the boater's certificate?

[Phantom]

Good question to MP and I hope they chime in ...

As I understand it, some sort of picture ID (not necessarily drivers license) is used to verify that you are the name on the Boater Cert.

Totally AGREE -- the Boater Cert should have a picture as well, when filing the individual simply supplies a passport photo for processing the actual Cert card. Seems simple enough, although I can see where that will add $$ to the Dept to process.


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[Winnisquamer]

Originally Posted by Phantom

Good question to MP and I hope they chime in ...

As I understand it, some sort of picture ID (not necessarily drivers license) is used to verify that you are the name on the Boater Cert.

Totally AGREE -- the Boater Cert should have a picture as well, when filing the individual simply supplies a passport photo for processing the actual Cert card. Seems simple enough, although I can see where that will add $$ to the Dept to process.


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If it required a picture wouldn't you have to stand in line at the registry for an hour every five years like the drivers license? If so I want no part in that.

[noreast]

Originally Posted by Winnisquamer

If it required a picture wouldn't you have to stand in line at the registry for an hour every five years like the drivers license? If so I want no part in that.

Right, but then it should not be asked for if it's not important enough to put on there in the 1st place. I understand why they would want photo ID but can't blame you for not having it.

[Outdoorsman]

Originally Posted by noreast

Right, but then it should not be asked for if it's not important enough to put on there in the 1st place. I understand why they would want photo ID but can't blame you for not having it.

Some ppl would love do disagree.

Originally Posted by Marine Patrol

Depending on the situation, Marine Patrol would honor a copy of a BE Certificate. A photo ID would also need to be seen in order to determine the persons identity.

The State now offers the opportunity for people to order extra cards if they choose. The cost is $10 per card and you can leave one in each boat and your wallet if you wish. Those who have completed the NH classroom or internet course may order an extra or replacement card by visiting www.ilostmycard.com.

Safe Boating!!

Tim Dunleavy

Shame on ME for letting ppl know!

[Descant]

Asking for ID is nothing new.
Note that even with a picture on the SBC, you could also use a USCG cert. Power Squadron cert. or other state cert. No pictures on those.

This isn't an issue worth quibbling over. Someday, we'll probably just endorse the driver's license like we do for motorcycles. There was a reason in 1999 when SBC started, but I don't remember it.