In Ohio, the requirement applies to anyone born on or after 1 January 1982 operating a vessel of more than 10 hp. The credential is the Ohio Boater Education Card, issued by Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
| Who needs it | born on or after 1 January 1982 |
| Applies to | more than 10 hp |
| What it is called | Ohio Boater Education Card |
| Issued by | Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
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Start the Ohio courseOhio requires the Ohio Boater Education Card for anyone born on or after 1 January 1982 operating a vessel of more than 10 hp.
A licence makes you legal to operate. It tells you nothing about the boat itself. Run the hull number free — it decodes the builder and model year, and flags any US Coast Guard recall campaign on record for that manufacturer.