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Hello, boater! Iowa's online boating course has moved. Click here to go to the latest version of the Boat Iowa course—the official boating safety course of the Iowa Division of Natural Resources.

The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Iowa certification.

Iowa Boating Regulations and Laws

The Iowa boater education certificate (commonly known as the Iowa boating license) is proof that a boater has successfully completed a boating safety course.

Jet ski towing wakeboarderPersons at least 12 years old but less than 18 years old may operate a motorized vessel, including personal watercraft, only if they complete a boater education course and possess a Boater Education Certificate approved by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources or they are accompanied on board by a responsible person who is at least 18 years old and experienced in operating the vessel.

Even if not required by law to get the Iowa boating license, many boaters take the boat safety course in order to save on their PWC or boat insurance.

Do your part to make boating in Iowa a safe, enjoyable pastime! Become an educated, responsible boater by completing the Boat Iowa course and practice what you learn.

How do I take a safe boating exam and get my boater education card?

  • Internet: You can study over the Internet then take the Iowa online boating exam. Once you pass, the official boater education certificate issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is mailed to your home.

Where can I get the boater safety education course material?

You're at the right place, because the Boat Iowa online safe boating course is the official course developed specifically for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. All the required safe boating course material to get your boater education certificate is available for free online. Please visit our Iowa safe boating course introductory page to find out about the boater exam process.

Where can I get more information about the Iowa boater education certificate?

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