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Stay Safe on the Water with
Certified Boater
Online boater safety course options can be confusing. Certified Boater offers a NASBLA-approved online boater safety course. NASBLA standards are used by state boating agencies, and align with boating safety guidance published by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Our online boater safety course explain boating laws, safety rules, navigation basics, and real-world scenarios in plain language, with a focus on helping new boaters, parents, and teens understand what’s required before getting on the water. We cover common questions like who needs a boater safety course, how long it takes, what the rules mean in real life, and how to operate safely and responsibly.
This course is designed to help you:
- Understand boating safety requirements by state
- Learn how navigation rules apply on the water
- Prepare for an online boater safety course
- Recieve your state boater license
Certifiedboater Approved states
Florida
Course approved by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
California
Course approved by the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways
New York
Course approved by New York Parks
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Alabama
Course approved by the Alabama Department of Natural Resources
Alaska
Course approved by the Alaska Office of Boating
Arizona
Course approved by the Arizona Game & Fish Department
New Hampshire
Official New Hampshire Marine Patrol boating license course
Colorado
Course approved by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Connecticut
Course approved by the Connecticut Dept of Energy & Environment
Delaware
Course approved by the Dept of Natural Resources & Environmental Control
Arkansas
Official Arkansas Game and Fish Commission boating license course
Georgia
Course approved by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Hawaii
Course approved by the Hawaii Division of Boating & Ocean Recreation
Idaho
Course approved by the ID Department of Parks & Recreation Boating Program
Illinois
Course approved by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Indiana
Course approved by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Iowa
Course approved by the Iowa Department of Natural
Kansas
Course approved by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Kentucky
Course approved by the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Maryland
Course approved by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Massachusetts
Course approved by the Massachusetts Environmental
Michigan
Course approved by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Minnesota
Course approved by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
New Mexico
Course approved by the New Mexico State
Montana
Course approved by the Montana Fish, Wildlife
Nebraska
Course approved by the Nebraska Game & Parks
Nevada
Course approved by the Nevada Department of
New Jersey
Course approved by the New Jersey State Police Marine Services
North Carolina
Course approved by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Mississippi
Course approved by the Mississippi Dept of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks
Ohio
Course approved by the Ohio DNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft
North Dakota
Course approved by the North Dakota Game &
Rhode Island
Official Rhode Island Department of Natural Resources boating license course
Oklahoma
Course approved by the Oklahoma Highway
Oregon
Course approved by the Oregon State Marine
Pennsylvania
Course approved by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
South Carolina
Course approved by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
South Dakota
Course approved by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks
Tennessee
Course approved by the TN Wildlife Resources Agency Boating Division
Texas
Course approved by the Texas Parks
Utah
Course approved by the Utah Division of State Parks & Recreation
Virginia
Course approved by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Virgin islands
Course approved by the VI Department of Planning and Natural Resources
Washington
Course approved by the Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission
West Virginia
Course approved by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Wyoming
Course approved by the Wyoming Game & Fish Department
District of Columbia
Course approved by the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Dept
Your Path to Safe & Legal Boating
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Certified Fun
Say goodbye to boring courses—enjoy an engaging and exciting certification experience!
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Official Certifications
Get certified fast with our state-approved, hassle-free process—just fun, no delays!
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Taught By Industry Experts
Learn from industry experts with decades of experience. Guaranteed exam success & certification!
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Safe & Smart
Gain essential boating skills to stay safe and confident on the water!
The Pathway to Safe and Certified Boating
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Complete the Course
3 Hours
Instant Certificate
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Frequently Asked Questions
We accept VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, PayPal, and prepaid vouchers.
It’s a temporary proof of competency that confirms you’ve successfully completed and passed a boater education course.
We accept VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, PayPal, and prepaid vouchers.
Your boater license is valid for life and renews automatically with your state driver’s license.
Get step-by-step guidance on planning your boating trip, from checking the weather to inspecting your boat and packing the right gear. Preparation is key to a safe and enjoyable experience.
Explore additional pages on our site for more FAQs, tips, and resources to support your boating education. Everything you need is right here at Certified Boater.
Certified State Boating Course
CertifiedBoater offers official boating safety courses approved by the US Coast Guard and recognized by state boating agencies nationwide.
