 Pennsylvania
Registration and Laws
Boating Education Requirements
Pennsylvania offers a broad choice in education. From classroom courses
to video course to on -line, you can find something to fit your needs.
Click
Here to find information on boating safety classes near you.
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No person may operate a personal watercraft (PWC) on Commonwealth waters
without possessing a Boating Safety Education Certificate. PWCs are boats
that are less than 16 feet in length, powered by a water jet pump, and
are designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling
instead of in the conventional manner of boat operation. They include Jet
Skis*, Wave Runners*, Sea Doos*, Tiger Sharks*, Wet Jets*, etc.
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Persons 12 through 15 years of age may NOT operate a boat powered by a
moter in inexcess of 10 horsepower unless they have obtained and have in
their possession a Boating Safety Education Certificate, or at least one
person 16 years of age or older is present on board.
Boating Rules
The Pennsylvania
Boating Handbook provides a comprehensive description of the rules
and regulations.
For an update of changes for 2002 Click
Here
For a list of waters with special regulations and horsepower limitations
visit
Boat Registration
Boats propelled by machinery must be registered and properly display numbers
and a boat registration decal. This includes all motorboats regardless
of the boat's length and type of motor (includes electric motors).
All boats using Commission lakes and access areas must be registered, OR
display a Commission use permit, OR display a State Park launch or mooring
permit.
Boat titles are issued when a boat is sold or conveyed. Titles are issued
for motorboats with a model year of 1997 and newer, except those that are
powered by an outboard motor and are less than 14 feet in length. All inboard-powered
boats, including 1997 or newer personal watercraft, are subject to the
titling requirement. Voluntary titling is also available for any other
boat.
For additional information and frequently asked questions about
registering your boat in Pennsylvania Click
Here
Boat Insurance
There is no legal requirement for boat insurance in Pennsylvania.
Boat Registration Contact Info
Registration Form
Copies of common boat registration forms may be downloaded from http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Fish_Boat/forms.htm
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