Welcome to Boat Ed Pennsylvania

Learn online, print your temporary certificate, and be on the water in just a few hours.

$34.50Course fee after you pass

When you pass, immediately print out a temporary certificate which will serve as your operating permit for 60 days.

Start the Course

  • Fun and Easy to Use
  • Unlimited Free Test Attempts
  • Pennsylvania F&BC Approved
  • Study At Home for Free
  • Free Registration
  • Pay Only If You Pass
  • 3½ Hour Course
  • Complete at Your Own Pace

Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators

Boat Ed's Pennsylvania boating course has been the official online boating safety course of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission since 2001.

With this safe boating course, you'll be on the water with your Pennsylvania boater education certificate in just a few, fun hours.

After passing the course, you'll have the opportunity to make an online purchase of your permanent Pennsylvania Boater Education Certificate (for an additional $10 state fee).

Need more info about the safe boating course? Visit the “FAQs” page.

Prefer a Video Course?

Boat Pennsylvania is the official home-study, DVD boating course of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Learn more.

Who Needs a Pennsylvania Boating
Safety Education Certificate?

  • Anyone born on or after January 1, 1982, operating a boat powered by a motor greater than 25hp
  • Anyone operating a PWC on Pennsylvania public waters

Need more info about Pennsylvania boating law? Visit the “Laws” page.

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