Welcome to Boat Ed Georgia

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

$29.50Course fee after you pass

When you pass, immediately print out a temporary certificate, with your permanent card arriving by mail in 5–7 business days.

Start the Course

  • Fun and Easy to Use
  • Live-Action Videos
  • Interactive Animations
  • The Course of Georgia DNR
  • Free Registration
  • Pay Only If You Pass
  • Study at Home for Free
  • Complete at Your Own Pace

Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators

Boat Georgia is the official boating safety course of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Taking this safe boating course will allow you to get your Georgia boating license online.

Pay $29.50—one time only, after you pass. When you pass, you may instantly print out a temporary certificate. You will receive your permanent Georgia boater education certificate by mail within 5–7 business days.

Passing the Georgia boating safety course may make you eligible for a discount on your boat or PWC insurance. Send a copy of your boater safety certificate to your agent and start saving!

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

Prefer a Big Screen Video Option?

Want to learn about boating safety as a family? Prefer a video course with a mail-in test? You can order the official Boat Georgia video home-study course on boat and PWC safety.

The Handbook

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

Who may operate a craft in Georgia?

  • Persons 16 years of age or older may operate any boat or PWC on the waters of Georgia if they have proper identification on board.
  • Persons under 16 years of age have restrictions on the size and power of craft they can operate, without either a) a competent adult or b) a Georgia Boater Education Certificate.

Find out more about operator restrictions and Georgia boating law on the “Laws” page.

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