Official Online Florida Boater’s License
Get your lifetime boater’s license in just a few hours and start boating today!
Unlimited Exam Attempts
License Never Expires
Get Your Florida Boater’s License In 3 Easy Steps!
Register For The Boater
Safety Course
Register for a Boat-Ed student account, pay for the official safety course, and visit your student dashboard to get started.
Study And Pass At Your
Own Pace
Take the course on any device in as many sittings as you need. We’ll save your progress after each lesson.
Print Your Temporary License
And Go Boating Today!
Once you pass the final exam, we’ll mail you your permanent card. In the meantime, you can print a temporary license and go boating right away!
Your Official Florida Boating Card Has Some Perks:
Never Expires
Valid For Use Throughout The United States
Valid For Use Throughout Canada
Valid To Operate Any Recreational Boat
Mailed To You Free of Charge
Florida Trusted And Approved
A trusted provider of boater safety education since 1995, the official Boat-Ed safety course has been recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard and approved by NASBLA and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Do you need a boating license to drive a boat in Florida?
Florida boating laws require all boat operators born after Jan. 1, 1988, to get certified by completing a boater safety course. This certification is sometimes called a “Florida boating license”.
What To Expect From The Boater Safety Course
Our course features live-action HD videos with professional educators, entertaining storylines, and real-life scenarios, all designed to prepare you for the water.
This comprehensive and officially approved training program by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission covers everything you need to know to become a confident and competent boater!
Over 2,000,000 boating
students certified and counting:
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The Course That Covers It All
Our boating course equips you with everything you need for a confident and safe experience on the water. From essential boat knowledge and operator skills to advanced navigation and legal requirements, you'll learn it all.
The Most Comprehensive Course on the Market
Our boating course equips you with everything you need for a confident and safe experience on the water. From essential boat knowledge and operator skills to advanced navigation and legal requirements, you'll learn it all. Handle emergencies like a pro and enjoy a variety of watersports with newfound expertise. Jump aboard, master the skills, and explore the waters with confidence!
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Do I need my boater’s license?
By law, you will need to have your boater education card and carry it with you when operating any motorized watercraft over 10hp in the state of Florida.
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Do I need to complete the boater safety course and exam in one sitting?
Nope. You can save your progress and come back anytime you’d like!
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What happens if I lose my boater’s card?
Don’t sweat it. Fill out this form and we’ll get a replacement card to you ASAP. In the meantime you can print a temporary certificate here.
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What if I fail the safety exam on my first try?
Nobody’s perfect. You can retake the test as many times as needed – no additional charge!
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How should I prepare for the safety exam?
These comprehensive study guides contain all the information you’ll need to know for the exam. Just be sure to select your state or province!
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Is my state’s boater card accepted by other states?
Yes. All states with mandatory boater education requirements will accept your state’s Boater Education Card.
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Is the boater safety course kid-friendly?
Yes! Our official course is appropriate for boaters of all ages.
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