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.

Boater Safety Education Card Lost or Destroyed: If you have previously registered to join the DOBOR Certified Boater Registry and obtained a DOBOR issued Certified Boater Registry card, we can create and mail a new card to you (free). Email, [email protected] requesting a new card.

If you are looking to replace your course provided card, you will need to contact your course provider. Cost associated depends on your specific course provider.
*The course provider card and the DOBOR issued card hold the same value.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BOATING SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

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Boating Safety Certifications

LOST CERTIFICATION – BOATING SAFETY CREDENTIAL

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

  • WHICH COURSE PROVIDER DID YOU TAKE THE COURSE FROM, COMPANY NAME.
    IF YOU TOOK A USCG AUXILARY COURSE ONLY, IF YOU DIDN'T TAKE A USCG AUXILARY COURSE LEAVE BLANK.
  • mm/dd/yyyy
  • DATE YOUR MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL EXPIRES (mm/dd/yyyy)
    STAMP IS A CIRCLE AND 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?
  • Drop files here or
    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/screenshot is fine, doesn't have to be the original). Do not upload your Thrill Craft certification card from Windward Community College. For holders of Merchant Mariner Credentials, when submitting your credentials, attach copies of your photo and your signature pages, your limitations page and the page bearing the USCG representative signature of approval. All four MMC panels are required to receive a Boater Safety Education Card (BSEC). After you upload your, "proof of certificate", the file name will appear with an "X". The "X" is there to allow you to delete the file if need be. You will receive an email confirmation when your form is successfully submitted.