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14086 Proton Road
Dallas, Texas 75244
Texas law requires all boat operators born on or after September 1, 1993, who will be operating a PWC, a motorized boat over 15 hp, or a sailboat over 14 feet in length to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.
Do you need a Boating License in Texas?
All it takes is 3 Easy Steps
Official Texas Boating Safety Course Online
$39.95 course
Boat-ed.com is a delegated provider for the Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Study and pass the $39.95 course, plus a $10.00 state fee.
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Study & Pass
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Print Temp Card
Immediately print your temporary certificate.
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Go Boating
That’s it! You’re ready to hit the water.
Study 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.
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.
Perfect for all ages
The Boat Ed course is designed to provide the best educational outcome for all ages and learning styles. Regardless of your boating knowlegde, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and confidence to go boating right away.
Unlimited exam attempts
After completing the course, you’ll have learned all you need to pass the final exam, but just in case things don’t go as planned, don’t worry, we’ve got you. Simply re-attempt the exam until you’ve passed.
Boat Ed results do the talking
We’ve been developing online education since 1995. Now we serve all 50 states and a growing number of global entities. And with 3.5 million certifications issued and a 4.8 star rating across hundreds of thousands of reviews, saying students are satisfied with our courses feels like a bit of an understatement.
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Do you need Texas Boater Education?
You need boater education if you were born after Aug. 31, 1993, and will be operating a boat over 15 hp, a PWC, or a sailboat over 14 feet long in Texas.
Texas Boating Requirements
Texas Parks and Wildlife Requirements
You must be at least 13 years old to take this online course. You do not have to be a resident of Texas 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.
Texas Frequently Asked Questions
Price and Payment
How much does the Texas Boat Ed Course cost?
Taking the Course
Are there any age or operator restrictions for boating in Texas?
Do I have to complete the course all at once?
What is the minimum age to take this online course?
Do I have to be a resident to take the Texas Boat Ed Course?
Course Approval and Acceptance
Is the Texas Boat Ed Course approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife?
Is my Texas Boater Education Certificate accepted elsewhere?
Quizzes and/or Exams
I failed a unit quiz. Have I failed the course?
Do I have to take an online exam?
About Your Certification
What is the proof of online Texas Boat Ed Course completion?
What is the permanent Texas Boater Education Certificate?
Replacement of Lost or Damaged Documents
How do I replace my Boater Education Certificate if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
Official Texas-Approved Boating Education
Is this the same as a boating license?
The Texas Boater Education Certificate, commonly referred to as a ‘boating license’, gives you everything you need to boat in the state of Texas. You can get the Boater Education Certificate by taking this boat safety course at boat-ed.com. Find out if you need the card.
Did you lose your card? Replace it here.
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Austin, TX 78744
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The Texas Boat Ed Course fee is $39.95. You will also pay a $10.00 Texas Parks and Wildlife fee.
You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or completed a little at a time over several days. All pay-up-front courses are available for 90 days from time of registration and payment.
You must be at least 13 years old to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of Texas to take this online course.
The Texas Boat Ed Course is approved and accepted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife.
For visiting boaters, all states, territories, and provinces will recognize boating education cards that meet NASBLA requirements and Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Cards that meet Transport Canada's requirements. (This is known as "reciprocity.")
If you fail a unit quiz, you must restudy the unit and take the quiz again until you pass. You must score at least 80% on the unit quizzes to pass.
The Certification Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 80% on the exam to pass. You have unlimited attempts to pass the exam. If you don’t complete the exam in one session, don’t worry. When you log in later, you will be taken to the first unanswered question of the exam.
Once you pass and pay for the online course, you will be able to immediately print out the Temporary Boater Education Certificate. This is your proof of online course completion. You can print the Temporary Boater Education Certificate right then, and/or request that a PDF be emailed to you. This certificate EXPIRES 60 days after course completion.
You'll be emailed a link to get your Boater Education Certificate by the Texas Parks and Wildlife 30 days after you complete all certification requirements.
To replace a lost, destroyed, or damaged Boater Education Certificate, go to https://tpwd.elementlms.com.
