Official Indiana Boating License Online

Take this Indiana–approved online boating course to complete your boaters safety education. Boat-ed.com is a delegated provider for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

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Indiana safety education card

Do you need to take a boaters safety course to get a Indiana boating license?

You need education if you are at least 15 years old and will be operating a motorboat or PWC but do not have an Indiana driver’s license.

How to Get your Boating License in 4 Easy Steps

Step 1

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Sign Up

Getting started is easy, simply sign up for a Boat Ed student account, pay for the official, state-approved course, and visit your student dashboard.

Step 2

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Study & Pass at Your Own Pace

Take the course on any desktop, tablet or mobile device, and don't worry about completing everything in one sitting. We save your progress after each lesson!

Step 3

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Print Your Temporary License Immediately

After successfully passing the final exam, you're able to print a temporary boating license and go boating right away!

Step 4

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Get on the Water!

That's it! You're ready to confidently and legally drive a boat. Also you'll now have access to exclusive offers on additional courses and products!

Do you need a Boating License in Indiana?

Indiana law requires you to pass an approved boater safety course if you are at least 15 years old and will be operating a motorboat or PWC but do not have an Indiana driver’s license.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources Requirements

There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course.

You do not have to be a resident of Indiana to take this online course.

What Boaters Are Saying About Our Online Boater Safety Courses

Boat Ed has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 230,210 ratings and reviews.

What to Expect From the Boaters Safety Course

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.

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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.

Indiana Approved Boating License

Indiana Department of Natural Resources
402 West Washington Street, Room W160A Indianapolis, IN 46204

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

Is it the Boating safety license?

Boating safety education certification is not the same thing as a Boating license. What you really need is the Boater Education Certificate. You can get the Boater Education Certificate by taking this boat safety course at boat-ed.com. Find out if you need the card.

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Indiana Boating FAQs

Price and Payment

How much does the Boat Indiana Course cost?

The Boat Indiana Course fee is $44.95.

Taking the Course

Are there any age or operator restrictions for boating in Indiana?

Do I have to complete the course all at once?

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.

What is the minimum age to take this online course?

There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course.

Do I have to be a resident to take the Boat Indiana Course?

You do not have to be a resident of Indiana to take this online course.

Course Approval and Acceptance

Is the Boat Indiana Course approved by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources?

The Boat Indiana Course is approved and accepted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Is my Indiana Boater Education Certificate accepted elsewhere?

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.”)

Quizzes and/or Exams

I failed a unit quiz. Have I failed the course?

If you fail a unit quiz, you must restudy the unit and take the quiz again until you pass. You must score at least 70% on the unit quizzes to pass.

Do I have to take an online exam?

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.

About Your Certification

What is the proof of online Boat Indiana Course completion?

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.

What is the permanent Indiana Boater Education Certificate?

The Boater Education Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all the education requirements. The Boater Education Certificate will arrive within 2-3 weeks after you complete all certification requirements.

Replacement of Lost or Damaged Documents

How do I replace my Boater Education Certificate if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?

To replace a lost, destroyed, or damaged Boater Education Certificate, go to https://ilostmycard.com/.

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