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Illinois Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: Illinois requires persons born on or after Jan 1, 1998 to hold a valid Boating Safety Certificate to operate a vessel powered by a motor over 10 hp.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Illinois requires persons born on or after Jan 1, 1998 to hold a valid Boating Safety Certificate to operate a vessel powered by a motor over 10 hp.

Official source: dnr.illinois.gov →

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