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CLASSROOM COURSES

In addition to the Commission courses, approved classroom boating courses are available from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and U.S. Power Squadron. In some cases, there are fees for these courses in addition to the permanent Boating Safety Education Certificate fee of $10.

Boating Education Courses

Commission Boating Course Hotline
1-888-PAFISH-1 (1-888-723-4741)

CERTIFICATE CARDS
The Commission-issued Boating Safety Education Certificate is a durable, waterproof plastic card. We punched a hole in it to make it handy to attach to your life jacket, boat keys or the lanyard on your PWC.

Get your card when you complete an approved course and submit the application provided your instructor.

View listing of Commission-approved Boating Safety Education Courses for residents and non-residents.

Processing and delivery of permanent Boating Safety Education Certificates may take 30 to 40 days. Should you not receive a permanent card within that time frame, contact the PFBC at 888-723-4741 for assistance. Please note that temporary PFBC Boating Safety Education Certificates are valid for only 60 days from the date of issue.

Opens In A New WindowProcessing and delivery of permanent Boating Safety Education Certificates may take 30 to 40 days. Should you not receive a permanent card within that time frame, contact the PFBC at 888-723-4741 for assistance. Please note that temporary PFBC Boating Safety Education Certificates are valid for only 60 days from the date of issu