Official Boating License Online Safety Course
Required Under The Water Safety Act & Approved by NASBLA
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High-quality training that actively advances the safety and education of boat operators.
The American Boating Foundation gives every operator the opportunity to earn a state-recognized boating license by mastering the skills and techniques required to safely command a vessel. The course is designed for anyone who plans to operate a motorboat, sailboat, paddle craft, or personal watercraft.
Select Your State
Every state sets its own boater education requirements. Choose yours to begin the official, state-approved certification course.
Get Certified in Three Steps
After successfully completing the online course & exam, you will receive your official License with a searchable QR code linking your unique operator ID to the global database.
Apply Online
Select a course. During the checkout process, you will be able to create a new account or login if you are an existing customer.
Complete Course
Study at your own pace on any device. Pass the final exam to demonstrate mastery of safe boating skills and your state's regulations.
Receive License
Get your official boater education card with a searchable QR code linking your unique operator ID to the national database.
Join our community of certified American boaters.
Studied at my own pace on the boat, took the exam in one sitting, and the card was in my email before I got home. The lessons on right-of-way and night navigation actually stuck with me on the water.
Boating knowledge worth keeping.
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