Virginia Lifetime Boater's Card

Our new Lifetime Virginia Boating Safety Education Card is available to those who meet the boating safety education requirement. This durable, drivers license styled card is available for a fee of $10.00. If you meet any of the below listed requirements - you may apply for this card.

  • Completed a NASBLA approved boating safety course (U.S. Power Squadrons, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, other states' boating safety courses, or internet courses)
  • Completed a Virginia Challenge Exam
  • Have lost your original Boat Virginia card
  • Possess a valid license to operate a vessel issued to maritime personnel by the United States Coast Guard or a marine certificate issued by the Canadian government (please note, your card will not be printed with the NASBLA seal)
  • Possess a Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator's Card
  • Possess a commercial fisherman registration (please note, your card will not be printed with the NASBLA seal)

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