Washington boaters license??

Question

so i guess its a new law that if your driving a boat in washington you have to have a license... does anyone know if thats true? i'm 20 and i sometimes drive my dads boat on a lake.... so when do i need to have my license by? and what kind of questions would i be asked?? i dont know a lot about boating... i have only driving my dads boat like 4 or 5 times. so any advice on the questions that will be asked would be amazing! thanks!

Answer 1

I know the DMV recommends all boaters take a safe boating course, but I haven't heard of an actual license requirement. I would contact the DMV for accurate information.  

Answer 2

Yes, you do have to have a Washington State Boaters License,  In 2005, a law was passed requiring "ALL" boat operators to take a boater safety education course in order to operate a boat in Washington state. The law applies to "ALL" operators (regardless of age) of motorboats with 15 horsepower or greater.

Boaters can take an education course in a classroom, online or at home. Once the course is completed and test passed, boaters need to send a completed application for their card.

If boaters already have taken an approved boating class, they only need to send in their application with supporting documents to get a Boater Education Card.

Take an approved boater education course in the classroom, online or at home.  Complete and submit the application for a Boater Education Card along with fee and supporting documents.

Go to the link below - follow the desired links - it has everything you need to do it all completely online.  Here, you can study the course, take the test, and apply for the Washington State Boaters Card...

and you can do it all on line if you want to...

http://www.parks.wa.gov/boating/default....

Happy & Safe Boating!

Answer 3

Yes a boater safety license is now required in the State of Washington. When you take the course and pass the test, it is a permanent license. The fee is minimal and information is on line. I think you can find more information at http//.access.wa.gov