Boating Safety Certificate

Sue Doe-Nym · 07-10-2020, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Major

My family member received her Boating Card from Florida on Saturday. All told, it took less than one week from taking the course and test and receiving the Card, without paying a penny!

Our twin granddaughters took the Florida course sponsored by Boats US... they did it online, passed the course, and were able to print out the certificates! I was certain that we would be riding on the rear of the jet skis again this year, but the whole thing took them 5 days. Happy grandparents.
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jpregman · 08-02-2020, 10:41 AM

I just found this going through my parents papers. I took the course and completed it back in 1988. There is a completion date, but no expiration date.

My question is, is this still valid? It would be great if they could just issue me a new card instead of taking the course again. I know, new regs and rules have come out in the 30 years since I completed the course.

XCR-700 · 08-02-2020, 10:50 AM

One and done, you are good forever! Well thats my understanding.

VitaBene · 08-02-2020, 10:52 AM

I would keep that photo on my phone and go with it!

Descant · 08-02-2020, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jpregman

I just found this going through my parents papers. I took the course and completed it back in 1988. There is a completion date, but no expiration date.

My question is, is this still valid? It would be great if they could just issue me a new card instead of taking the course again. I know, new regs and rules have come out in the 30 years since I completed the course.

Welcome to the Forum. You can always run through the course on line again as a refresher. You just don't need to take the exam. Many people copy and laminate the certificate and carry it with the registration. MP issues a plastic wallet card now, but I think the cost is $10. Easier if you need the card for an out of state situation.

tis · 08-02-2020, 06:55 PM

Can't you get replacements if you lose it just like you can for your driver's license? I thought you could.

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tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,946 Thanks: 795 Thanked 1,493 Times in 1,040 Posts	Can't you get replacements if you lose it just like you can for your driver's license? I thought you could.