100% Indiana State–Approved Boating License Online Course

Approved by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, recognized by the United States Coast Guard, and approved by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA)

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http://www.in.gov/dnr

Indiana State–Approved

The Boat Indiana Course is approved by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the state agency responsible for the administration of the Indiana Boater Education Card.

This online boating license course is based on the Boat Indiana - Your Guide to Responsible Boating manual that was developed and printed by Boat Ed specifically for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources
402 West Washington Street, Room W160A
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(877) 463-6367
http://www.in.gov/dnr

United States Coast Guard Recognized

The Boat Indiana Course is recognized by the United States Coast Guard as meeting the standards of the National Recreational Boating Safety Program.

USCG Auxilary Course Provider

Boat Ed is the only boater safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the uniformed, civilian volunteer arm of the United States Coast Guard.

NASBLA–Approved

The Boat Indiana Course is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and meets the National Boating Education Standards.

NASBLA is a national nonprofit organization that works to develop public policy for recreational boating safety. NASBLA represents the recreational boating authorities of all 50 states and the U.S. territories.

The NASBLA standards are intended to prescribe the minimum body of knowledge necessary to effect safe, legal, and enjoyable boating. In addition, the proposed standard of care is predicated on reducing risks in recreational boating based on empirical accident and boating violation statistics.

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The online course uses the same material as the classroom course and was developed specifically for Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

How do I get my state boating license?

You may have heard that you need the Indiana Boat License to operate your boat, but what you really need is the Indiana Boater Education Certificate. You can get the Indiana Boater Education Certificate by taking this Boat License Safety course at boat-ed.com. Find out if you need the card.

Did you lose your card? Replace it here.

Got the Card? Get the Handbook

The Handbook of Indiana Boating Laws and Responsibilities, developed for Indiana Department of Natural Resources and available online only at boat-ed.com

For New and Experienced Indiana Boaters

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Indiana Department of Natural Resources
402 West Washington Street, Room W160A
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(877) 463-6367
http://www.in.gov/dnr