Welcome to Boat Ed Alabama

Study online for free – complete your classroom requirement in a few hours.

$29.50Course fee after you pass

When you pass, your Boating Course Certificate of Completion will be sent to you by mail to take to a DPS License Examining office.

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  • Fun and Easy to Use
  • Interactive Animations
  • Graphics to Speed Learning
  • Alabama DCNR Approved
  • Free Registration
  • Pay Only If You Pass
  • Complete at Your Own Pace
  • For ages 12 and above

Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators

Boat Alabama is the official boating safety course of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).

Taking this safe boating course will allow you to complete your Alabama boating license testing online.

Study the course material for free.

When you pass, you'll pay a one-time $29.50 course fee*, and you'll receive your Boating Course Certificate of Completion from the Alabama Marine Police Division by mail in 2-3 weeks. *(Note: Alabama collects additional, one-time state fees for license issuance.)

To obtain your Alabama Boater Safety Certification, you must go to the Department of Public Safety Driver’s License Examining Office in your county of residence and present your Boating Course Certificate of Completion.

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

Who Needs an Alabama Boating Safety Education Certificate?

  • Every person who operates a motorized vessel (including PWCs) on the waters of Alabama must first obtain a boater safety certification card.
  • You must be at least 12 years of age to take the online boating test and to be eligible for your Alabama Boater Safety Certification.

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

The Handbook

Alabama handbook cover image Get an introduction to Alabama laws governing boating and general information about safe watercraft operation with this handy reference guide.

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