Ohio Boating Laws and Regulations Children ages 12 to 15 may operate if they have an education certificate and there is an adult (18 or older) on board with them. Young adults age 16 and older may operate if they have an education certificate.
All boaters born after December 31, 1981 must have an Ohio Boater Education Certificate to operate any motorized watercraft over 10 HP. BOATERexam® is a delegated provider for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft.
The following vessels are exempt: Vessels less than 14 feet in length. Canoe and kayaks. Sailboats less than 21 feet in length.
Powerboats 26' to Less Than 40' Sound Signaling Device (OAC 15-2-33) — A whistle, horn or other device. Vessels over 12 meters (39.4') must have a power whistle. Lights (OAC 15-2) — Running lights as prescribed by federal and state law. Anchor light displayed when at anchor.
The buyer must take the title to a title office to complete the ownership transfer, and then to a boat registration agent to transfer the boat registration into the buyer's name. Some vessels and motors that now need a title may not have needed a title when they were originally purchased.
A title must be issued for one of these regardless of length if the motor is 10 horsepower or greater. If owned prior to 1/1/2000 a title is not required until sold, mortgaged, or disposed of. Effective 07/04/2002, Ohio law requires all watercraft to have a 12-digit hull identification number prior to titling.
Registrations are required for every recreational boat in Ohio, including powerboats, sailboats, canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, and inflatable boats. NOTE: Kiteboards, paddleboards, and belly boats (or float tubes) do NOT have to be registered as boats in Ohio.
Boats and Motors That Need a Title a watercraft 14 feet or greater in length; a watercraft less than 14 feet in length with a permanently affixed mechanical means of propulsion of 10 horsepower or greater
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