Boater Education

Boater education certification is required by law for many Mississippi boaters. Even if it’s not required for you, becoming certified can save you money on boat insurance. You have two ways to be certified:

Over the Internet

Learn what you need to be a safe boat operator online! The complete course with exciting visuals awaits you on the Net. Interactive graphics help you learn and retain information on boating safely in Mississippi. Successfully complete the online test and you will receive a State of Mississippi boater education certificate by mail.

Start today at Boat Mississippi

In a Classroom

Share the learning experience with other interested students and a qualified instructor. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks can help you find a classroom course in your area. Call 601-432-2181 for information

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks

Visit us on our website at: http://home.mdwfp.com

• Stay current on all boating safety laws
• Get answers to questions about boat registration, fishing and hunting licenses, and regulations
• Find out about state parks: locations and fees, camping, fishing, hiking, boating, and more
• Locate Mississippi’s lakes, reservoirs, and public golf courses
• Learn about “Mississippi Outdoors” television show and magazine
• Learn just about everything you want to know about what is going on outdoors in Mississippi!

Stay abreast of new boating laws ...

• Call the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks: 601-432-2182
• Call the Department of Marine Resources: 228-523-4134
• For federal boating laws, visit the U.S. Coast Guard’s boating safety website: www.uscgboating.org

Information in this handbook does not replace what is specifically legal for boating in Mississippi, which is found in the Mississippi Boating Act and federal laws.