Florida · FWC-approved
How Much Does a Florida Boating License Cost?
One course. No state exam permit. A card for life.
- FWC-approved online course
- Temporary certificate the moment you pass
- FWC card for life — never expires
- Unlimited free retakes
The Florida boater education course from the American Boating Foundation costs $39.00 — exam, unlimited retakes and your temporary certificate included. There is no state exam permit in Florida; FWC issues your permanent card after we report your completion.
Florida Boater Safety Course
$39.00one-time
- Full online course
- Unlimited exam retakes
- Certificate the moment you pass
- We report to FWC
- Email support + Sal
What you pay
- ABF Florida course — $39.00
- Paid to American Boating Foundation. Exam, retakes and your temporary certificate included.
No state exam permit in Florida. FWC issues your permanent card after we report your completion.
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What's included
- The full FWC-approved, NASBLA-approved online course from provider #45.
- The final exam: at least 75 questions, 75% to pass, unlimited free retakes.
- Your temporary certificate emailed the moment you pass, valid for 90 days with photo ID.
- We report completion to FWC; FWC issues your permanent card, valid for life.
Free vs paid
A free course exists, but every FWC-approved course ends with the same required exam and reports to the same state system. The difference is the format, support and how fast you get your temporary certificate.
Comparison
| Our courseABF | Boat-Ed | BoatUS Foundation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course fee | $39.00 | $54.95 | Free |
| State exam permit | None | None | None |
| Course | FWC provider #45, temporary certificate on pass, unlimited retakes | FWC-approved course | FWC-approved course |
After you pay
- Check out on our site.
- Complete the 2-minute FWC record form and choose mailed or digital delivery.
- Take the online course.
- Pass the exam.
- Receive your temporary certificate by email the moment you pass.
- We report completion to FWC; FWC issues your permanent card.
Your next day on the water starts here.
FWC provider #45 · Online course and unlimited free retakes
Frequently asked questions
The exam is included in the course price shown on this page; there is no separate exam fee and retakes are free.
A free course exists, but every FWC-approved course ends with the same required exam and reports to the same state system. The difference is the format, support and how fast you get your temporary certificate.
Florida has no state exam permit. After you pass, we report your completion to FWC and the state issues your card; you choose mailed or digital on the short form after checkout.
Your course-completion certificate is emailed the moment you pass and is accepted for 90 days with photo ID while the permanent card is issued. It is included in the course price.
Who needs the card →A rental company may not rent to anyone who is required to hold the card unless they show it or a temporary certificate, and no one under 18 may rent. Every renter also receives a safety briefing.
Try the practice test →Promo codes are entered at checkout. Families and groups pay once and each boater gets their own course access and certificate.
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Exam, unlimited retakes and your temporary certificate included.