The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission changed the guidelines for distance learning. So, the old Boat Pennsylvania boating license course and test was discontinued on July 1, 2008.

• Take the NEW Boat Pennsylvania Online Course!
• Or, you can order the Boat Pennsylvania Video Course

The course material below remains as a resource for all who boat on Pennsylvania's waters—particularly experienced boaters who need a refresher, but not a boater's license.

Pennsylvania Online Boating Safety Course and Exam

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!

Prefer a Big Screen Video Option?

Want to learn about boating safety as a family? Prefer a video course with a mail-in test? You can order the official Boat Pennsylvania video home-study course on boat and PWC safety. What's included:

Instructional Video: An informative 60 minute video
Student Manual: A written guide to boating safety, Pennsylvania boating laws and navigational procedures
Pennsylvania Certification Test: A mail-in test to take at home to receive your Pennsylvania boater education certificate.

Need More Information?

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
1601 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000
1-866-BOATREG (1-866-262-8734)

Need a Replacement Card?

If you need a replacement for your permanent Pennsylvania Boating Safety Education Certificate, go to http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Fish_Boat/dupboatcert.pdf to download a PDF form to order a duplicate certificate.