Take an Official State-Approved Boater Safety Course
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To replace a lost, stolen, or damaged Alabama boater education card, send a written request and a $5 fee to the ALEA Marine Patrol Division. You can also request a replacement for a name change. The process is handled by mail.
If you haven’t earned your certification yet, start with the Alabama boater safety course.
You should request a replacement card if your Alabama Boater Safety Certification card has been:
Remember, Alabama law requires you to carry your boater education card on board whenever you operate a motorized vessel. If you cannot produce it during an ALEA Marine Patrol inspection, you may receive a citation.
Send a written request to the ALEA Marine Patrol Division’s Education Section. Include:
ALEA Marine Patrol Division
Attn: Education Section
P.O. Box 304115
Montgomery, AL 36130
If you need to verify your certification is in the ALEA database or have questions about the replacement process:
Processing times vary, but most replacement cards are mailed within a few weeks of ALEA receiving your request. If you need to be on the water before your replacement arrives, contact ALEA to ask about verification options or carry any supporting documentation you have.
If you completed your boater safety course through an approved online provider, the provider may also keep records of your completion. You may be able to request a duplicate certificate of completion directly from them. However, the official Alabama boater education card must still be obtained through ALEA.
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