Michigan Online Boating Safety Course and Exam

Welcome to the official boating safety course developed for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.  If you are 16 or older, this online safe boating course can be taken in place of the classroom course as preparation for the proctored final exam. Please be sure you are familiar with Michigan boater education law concerning age and education requirements for vessel operators of all ages.

	Simple and self-paced—This free boat safety course is user-friendly and self-directed. Study as much as you need to know, as slowly or quickly as you like to learn!
	Have fun learning with interactive animations, like this movie about operating a personal watercraft.
	When you're ready, take the official Michigan boating safety Pre-Certification Exam for only $15.

The Boat Ed Advantage

• Recognized leader in boating safety—Boat Ed is the official and exclusive provider of print, video or online boating safety courses for 49 states, plus the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
• Boat insurance savings—Even if you aren't required to get your boating license, passing may help you save on boat and PWC insurance!

Need More Information?

Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Law Enforcement Division
P.O. Box 30031
Lansing, Michigan 48909
517-373-1230