Welcome to Boat Ed Ohio

Learn online, print your temporary certificate, and be on the water in just a few hours.

$29.50Course fee after you pass

When you pass, immediately print out a temporary certificate, with your permanent card arriving by mail within 2–3 weeks.

Start the Course

  • Fun and Easy to Use
  • Interactive Animations
  • Graphics to Speed Learning
  • Ohio DNR Approved
  • Free Registration
  • Pay Only If You Pass
  • Study at Home for Free
  • Complete at Your Own Pace

Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators

Boat Ed's Ohio online course has the same boating safety content as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) classroom course.

With this safe boating course, you’ll be on the water with your Ohio boater education certificate in just a few fun hours.

Pass the exam, and then immediately print out a temporary certificate, with your permanent card arriving by mail within 2–3 weeks.

Need more info about the safe boating course? Visit the “FAQs” page.

Who Needs an Ohio Boater Education Card?

  • Ohio law requires boaters born on or after January 1, 1982, to successfully complete either a boating course or a proficiency exam in order to operate a boat powered by more than 10 horsepower.

Need more info about Ohio boating law? Visit the “Laws” page.

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