Certified Boater Registry

The Hawaiʻi Certified Boater Registry is an online database managed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DLNR/DOBOR). It is used only for Boating Safety Certifications, it does not include Thrill Craft or Tow-in Surfing credentials.

Joining the Registry is optional but strongly recommended, as it makes it easy to replace a lost or damaged Boater Safety Education Card. The card is free, and storing your credential with DOBOR provides a secure backup. Please note that DLNR/DOBOR is not affiliated with course providers; the Registry simply allows you to keep your certification on file with the division.

If you already registered in person, you do not need to complete this online form. All submitted information is kept private and will only be accessed by authorized DLNR staff and law enforcement. By joining, you consent to DOBOR using your email or phone number to share safety updates, bulletins, and other important notices.

Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) holders: Registering allows you to have a Boating Safety Card for life, whereas your MMC has an expiration date. When submitting your MMC, you must include copies of: 1) Photo page 2) Signature page 3) Limitations page 4) Page with the USCG approving officer’s signature.

For more information on Boating Safety Certifications visit: Mandatory Certifications

ALL FIELDS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE REQUIRED.  PLEASE TYPE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.

  • WHICH COURSE PROVIDER DID YOU TAKE THE COURSE FROM, COMPANY NAME.
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  • DATE YOUR MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL EXPIRES (mm/dd/yyyy)
    STAMP READS: "COURSE APPROVED FOR STATE OF HAWAII BY DLNR"
    ALL THIRD-PARTY COURSE PROVIDERS GIVE YOU PROOF WHEN YOU FINISH THEIR COURSE. BY JOINING THE REGISTRY AND UPLOADING A PICTURE OF THAT PROOF, YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL BE SAVED ON FILE. IF YOU’D LIKE A DLNR/DOBOR BOATER SAFETY EDUCATION CARD (A BACKUP CARD EQUAL TO YOUR OFFICIAL ONE, SO YOU DON’T RISK LOSING THE ORIGINAL), JUST CHECK THE BOX HERE.
    ARE YOU REQUESTING DLNR/DOBOR BOATING SAFETY RECIPROCITY FOR YOUR NON-HAWAII CERTIFICATION?
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    Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
      Upload a copy of your Boating Safety course certificate, proof of completion (a picture is fine, doesn't have to be the original). Do not upload your Thrill Craft certification card from Windward Community College. If you are joining the Registry with a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), you must upload all four of these panels: -Photo panel -Qualifications panel -Signature panel -USCG approving officer’s signature panel All four MMC panels are required to receive a Boater Safety Education Card (BSEC).