Welcome to Boat Missouri!

Missouri State Water Patrol logo Ready to get your boater education certificate and have fun along the way? You're in the right place! Boat Missouri has been the official online boating safety course of the Missouri State Water Patrol since 2000. Taking this safe boating course will allow you to get your Missouri boating safety certification card online.

Pay $20.00—one time only, after you pass. When you pass, you may order your state-required permanent card online for $15.00, and immediately print out a temporary certification card, which will serve as your temporary operating permit for 60 days.

Who Needs a Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card?

Anyone born after January 1, 1984, must successfully complete a boating safety education course to legally operate any vessel on the lakes of Missouri, including personal watercraft.
Successful students are issued a certificate by the Missouri State Water Patrol, which is valid for the student's lifetime.

Get on the Water Fast!

Why Boat Missouri Is Right for You

Simple Registration Process
3½ Hour Course
Over 35 Animations
Over 50 Videos
Log In & Out
No Pass? No Pay!
Print a Temporary Card Online
Secure Website
Unlimited Access to Website

“I just took the my.Boat-Ed.com course and it was wonderful. I am new to boating and didn't know port from stern from anything, and now I've got it down. I have recommended it to my friends. GREAT course.”

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