Ohio boater education information

Ohio currently requires a boater education card from anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1982 who operates a boat or personal watercraft over 10 hp in Ohio.

Additionally, many insurance agencies offer a boat insurance discount for all boaters who have taken a boating safety course.

Ohio boating license updates

Ohio does not currently require a boating license.

To get the most recent information on Ohio’s Boating Laws and Boating education courses, visit this Ohio state department website.

To explore other state’s requirements, return to the main Boater Education Requirements by State page.

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