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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Can I use my NY safety certificate in other states?

Q: How old do I need to be to take the course?

A: Yes. The New York Safe Boating Course is NASBLA approved and is accepted in other states and Canada.

A: You must be at least ten years of age on the day of the
start of the course.

Q: I lost my safety certificate. How can I get a replacement? What if I lost my temporary certificate?

Q: Why haven't I received my safety certificate yet?

VOI

A: There are several possible reasons. Certificates are issued in the date order that the courses were taught. During
the summer months when there are many boating courses
offered it may take up to 90 days to process your request. If
you are over 18 years of age at the completion of the course
make sure you mail in your application (yellow form) and fee.
You will not be issued a permanent certificate unless you
have done so.

Q: How can I become an instructor?
A: You can download an application off the NYS Parks website at parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/education.aspx

A: You can download an application for a replacement
certificate from the New York State Parks website at
https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/education.aspx and
mail it along with a check or money order made out to NYS
Parks for the $10 processing fee to:

Q: I earned a state safety certificate when I was young.
Does that count?
A: Yes, Provided you still have a copy of your original certificate,
and you were under the age of 18 at the time. Many records do
not exist for courses taught prior to the late 1990's. If you have
your original certificate, send a copy to New York State parks
along with a check or money order made out to NYS Parks
for the $10 processing fee. You will receive a new permanent
certificate in the mail.

New York State Parks
Marine Services Bureau
Albany, NY 12238
If you lost your temporary certificate you have to wait until
your permanent certificate is issued. Temporary certificates
cannot be replaced.
Q: How do I get my permanent certificate?
A: Students under the age of 18 will receive theirs in the mail
following completion of the course. If you are over 18 you
will need to submit the
application (yellow form)
along with a check or
money order made out
to NYS Parks for the $10
processing fee before
a permanent certificate
will be issued. Please
This temporary certificate is valid 90 days from date of issuance.
keep in mind that it may
take as long as 90 days
from the date of your
course to process your
permanent certificate.
Your temporary certificate is valid for those 90
days. In all cases, State
Parks issues the permaNo.: D
nent certificate.
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

A Temporary Boating Safety Certificate is issued to:
Name of Applicant (Please Print)
Address (Mailing)
City

DOB (Required)
MM/DD/YY

State

Gender

Male
Female

Eye color

If under 18, Name of Parent or Guardian

Zip code

Area code/Phone number
Relationship

If you have any questions or concerns about the Boating Safety Course you took,
call the Marine Services Bureau at 518-474-0445.

The National Association of Boating Law Administrators has approved the
course of instruction successfully completed.

The holder of this certificate has passed a closed book proctored exam covering the 8 hour classroom
instruction in safe boating, including personal watercraft operation.

Students must be 10 years of age on the date this course began.

The following is to be completed by the instructor:

Date Course Began: _________________ Date Completed:______________________
Location:

County: ________________________

I hereby certify, under penalty of law, that ________________________ , known to me as the

person described above, attended all sessions and received 8 hours of certified instruction,

completed the required workbook, and received a passing grade on an examination as set
forth in the policy and procedure manual. I further certify that the person described above
received a temporary certificate on the day of _____________________ 20____.

Instructor signature

ID code

Applicant's copy

http://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/education.aspx https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/education.aspx

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