How do I order my permanent boating education card? How do I get a permanent boating education card replacement? When do I need my boating education certificate? Although the law does not require me to have a boating education certificate because of my age, can I allow someone under 16 to operate my boat? At what age are children required to wear life jackets? Is it legal to have alcohol aboard a vessel? How do you know the capacity limit of your boat? How do I get a temporary boating education certificate? Where can I get a temporary boating education certificate?

How do I order my permanent boating education card? Complete the Card Payment Form , forward it along with the requested documentation, and fee to the address provided on the form.

How do I get a permanent boating education card replacement? Complete the Replacement Card Payment Form , forward it along with the requested documentation and fee to the address provided on the form.

When do I need my boating education certificate? Please use the following link for more information on the boating education law: http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/ss/boated/index.html.

Although the law does not require me to have a boating education certificate because of my age, can I allow someone under 16 to operate my boat? No. Although you are not required to have your Boating Education Certificate due to your date of birth, you must possess the Boater's Education Certificate to allow someone under 16 to operate your vessel (while you are aboard). In addition, you are responsible for any damages caused by their operation.

At what age are children required to wear life jackets? All children 12 years old and younger must wear a life jacket when being transported in a boat. It is recommended everyone wear a life jacket.

Is it legal to have alcohol aboard a vessel? Although it is legal to have alcohol aboard a vessel, operators found to be impaired to any degree will be arrested for boating while intoxicated. In addition, check with the local town where you will be boating for any ordinances prohibiting alcohol in public places.

How do you know the capacity limit of your boat? On most boats, the capacity for the boat (weight limit and number of persons) is listed on a plate located near the helm (operator's area).

How do I get a temporary boating education certificate? A 14-day temporary boating education certificate can be obtained through an agent. You will have to take and pass a boating safety examination. Please use the following link for more information: www.nhboatingeducation.com/14dayrev.html.

Where can I get a temporary boating education certificate? They are available at a variety of locations throughout the State. Please use the following link for a list of temporary boating education certificate agents: www.nhboatingeducation.com/agentloc.html.

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