Boating And Water Safety/Education | Ohio Department Of Natural Resources
Division of Watercraft is responsible for boating safety, education, and law enforcement on all waters of the state. This statewide area includes the near-shore area along 451 miles of the Ohio River, approximately half the entire surface area of Lake Erie, more than 605 inland lakes, and over 60,000 miles of inland streams, rivers, and other waterways. The Division administers and enforces all laws regarding identification, numbering, titling, use, and operation of recreational boats on Ohio’s waters. It conducts water safety education programs and develops boating facilities on major water areas of the state.
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Physical Address
Wildlife District One Office, 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
Voice
Voice
Application process
Call or visit website for information.
Fee
Varies with license/permit requested.
Eligibility
State of Ohio residents.
Service area
Gallia County, Ohio
Marion County, Ohio
Logan County, Ohio
Pike County, Ohio
Delaware County, Ohio
Jackson County, Ohio
Madison County, Ohio
Belmont County, Ohio
Ross County, Ohio
Fairfield County, Ohio
Morgan County, Ohio
Licking County, Ohio
Lawrence County, Ohio
Union County, Ohio
Guernsey County, Ohio
Fayette County, Ohio
Coshocton County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio
Champaign County, Ohio
Scioto County, Ohio
Vinton County, Ohio
Perry County, Ohio
Hocking County, Ohio
Washington County, Ohio
Noble County, Ohio
Meigs County, Ohio
Muskingum County, Ohio
Morrow County, Ohio
Franklin County, Ohio
Pickaway County, Ohio
Monroe County, Ohio
Agency info
Ohio Department Of Natural Resources
Ohio Department of Natural Resources m mission is to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.