Temporary Certificate Program

The Temporary Certificate Program was established to help people comply with Florida’s Boating Safety Education Identification Card requirements for operating a boat in this state. The temporary certificate is valid for 90 days for individuals who have successfully passed the exam. 

The vendors listed below are authorized by the FWC to offer the temporary certificate exam online. The online exam consists of 25 questions and 19 or more of the 25 questions must be answered correctly to pass the exam. Before taking the exam, boaters can review study materials. Visit the vendor's websites for additional information.

If a person passes the exam, they will be provided with an electronic temporary certificate showing their successful completion and passing score. It can be inspected by a livery prior to renting to ensure the prospective renter has met Florida’s boating safety education requirements. The temporary certificate and a photo ID should be available for inspection by a law enforcement officer when operating a vessel in Florida.

The temporary certificate cannot be submitted for issuance of a Boating Safety Education ID card that is valid for life. Additionally, the temporary certificate is not valid outside of Florida and cannot be used in another state to meet their boater safety education requirements.

NOTE: Individuals who have in their possession proof they have completed a NASBLA-approved boater safety course or equivalency examination from another state are not required to obtain a temporary certificate to operate a boat in Florida.