Effective October 1, 2024, Alabama mandates that all non-resident boaters possess a valid boating safety certification or vessel operator’s certification to operate motorized vessels on its waters. This regulation ensures that out-of-state operators are knowledgeable about Alabama’s boating laws and safety practices.
Steps for Out-of-State Boaters to obtain an Alabama Boater Safety Certification are provided by the state of Alabama at this website https://www.alea.gov/dps/marine-patrol/boating-education-and-operator-certificationlicense
