Recademics DNR Approved Rental Course
Need a temporary boating certificate for your Ohio boat rental? Complete the required online course before your trip and receive a temporary certificate valid for 14 days.
This is a temporary certification for qualifying Ohio boat-rental customers. It is not a permanent boater education certificate. To take the full course (valid for life) click below
It’s the Law! In Ohio, if you were born on or after January 1, 1982, and are operating a powerboat with more than 10 horsepower, you must complete a boater safety course. This law applies to renters.
Finish the course and get your certification immediately, so you can start boating right away.
Your temporary certificate is valid for 14 days after it is issued.
This course is filled with interactive learning challenges, real life examples, and engaging videos that'll have you hooked from the first click.
Arrive prepared and spend less time completing paperwork at the dock.
Renting a motorized boat in Ohio? Complete this temporary certification course before your rental and present the certificate to your rental provider. Your certificate is valid for 14 days after it is issued.
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Ohio Boat Rental FAQ
The temporary rental certificate is valid for 14 days from the time it is issued. Complete the course close enough to your rental date that the certificate remains valid during your boating trip.
Yes. Completing it in advance can make the rental process faster and help ensure you are prepared before your scheduled departure.
No. This is a temporary certificate intended for qualifying boat-rental customers. It does not replace a permanent boater education certificate.
The temporary certificate does not guarantee that you are eligible to operate every type of vessel. Age restrictions, rental-company policies, vessel limitations, and other requirements may still apply.
