Dharma Licensing Board Boater Safety Program

The Dharma Licensing Board (DLB) established since 1889, is officially recognized to provide boater safety certification and regulated by the state boating licence agency. These examinations are one part of the assessment process for boaters seeking certification and continuous certification in boater safety. The function of the board is to identify those practicing boaters who are eligible for examination to become certified in boating safety. The examination measures the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a boater in order to make competent judgments in boating safety.

Certification Application

Before scheduling an examination appointment, you must have already:

• submitted all application materials directly to the DLB; and
• received written confirmation from the DLB of exam eligibility and scheduling.
• Selection of Regional Test Site

First-time test takers will receive, via email, a username and password from Pearson VUE. This email notification from Pearson VUE will be sent to the email address provided on your exam application. If the email address you originally provided to the DLB is no longer accurate, you must resolve the discrepancies before you arrive at the test center. Appointments may be made up to one week prior to the exam date.

After you schedule your test, Pearson VUE will send a confirmation letter listing your test date, your testing time, the address and phone number of the test center, and directions to the test center.

Exam Security and Candidate Agreement

Dharma Licensing Board takes the security of its certification exams seriously and requires all candidates to accept the terms of a Candidate Agreement. By accepting these agreements, candidates agree to the terms and conditions of the Dharma Licensing Board Boater Safety Program, by maintaining the confidentiality of the content of all exams.