Hello boater! Effective July 17, 2009, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources changed their guidelines for distance learning. Students are now required to spend a minimum amount of time on each course page before proceeding to the certification exam.

Click here to go to the latest version of the Boat Illinois online course—the official boating safety course of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Legal Requirements of Boating in Illinois

The Illinois state-specific boating laws can be found online in the Boat Illinois boating safety course or in The Handbook of Illinois Boating Laws and Responsibilities.