Alabama boater education

An Alabama Boating Course Certificate is required by persons at least 12 years old who operate a motorized boat in Alabama.

This certificate is necessary to obtain a boating license in Alabama.

Nobody under 12 years may operate any motorized vessel (sea-doo, waverunner, etc.) on Alabama’s waterways.

Alabama boating license

Alabama is one of the few states in the US that requires a boating license.

To obtain the certificate and get the most recent information on Alabama’s Boating Laws and Boating education requirements, visit this Alabama state department website.

Return to the main Boater Education Requirements by State page.

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