Official Florida Jet Ski Safety Course Online

Get your jet ski permit, unlimited free exam attempts.

Take this Florida-approved course to complete your online boating safety education.

How to Get Your Jet Ski Certification in 3 Steps

Study and pass the $39.95 online course.

Any motorized boat operator born on or after January 1, 1988, operating a boat or personal watercraft (PWC) of 10 hp or more is required by Florida law to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.

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Do you need a Florida Jet Ski License?

You need boater education if you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, and will be operating a motorized boat of 10 hp or more in Florida.

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Get ready to jump those waves!

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Requirements

There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course, and you do not have to be a resident of Florida to take this online course.

What to Expect From Boat Ed

Live‐Action, High‐Definition Videos

Our course videos feature a combination of professional educators (who double as professional actors), entertaining storylines, and up‐to‐date scenarios that give you one of the most effective ways to learn safe boating practices.

This official training program is developed to meet the standards for Boating safety education established by Florida. Boat Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Boating laws and regulations.

Comprehensive Instruction in Florida Boating Safety Education

Watch this 54-second sample to see how we put you in the driver’s seat.

Learn Your Way on Any Device

Boat Ed offers online courses that are fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

Saved Progress

You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we'll keep track of your progress. Most students finish the course in a few hours.

Made in the U.S.A.

This safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations worldwide.

Florida Boating License FAQs

The boater education certificate in Florida is often called a "boating license." While the certificate is often called a Florida boating license, the certification does not expire and does not need to be renewed.

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."

Start your Florida-approved course now and get ready to jump the waves!