Welcome to Boat Ed South Dakota

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

$19.50Course fee after you pass

When you pass, immediately print out a temporary certificate, with your permanent card arriving by mail in 5–7 business days.

Start the Course

  • Fun and Easy to Use
  • Live-Action Videos
  • Interactive Animations
  • Course of South Dakota GFPD
  • 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 South Dakota online course has the same boating safety content as the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Department classroom course.

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

Pay $19.50—one time only, after you pass. When you pass, you may instantly print out a temporary certificate.

You will receive your permanent South Dakota boater education certificate by mail within 5–7 business days.

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

The Handbook

South Dakota handbook cover image Get an introduction to South Dakota laws governing boating and general information about safe watercraft operation with this handy reference guide.

Who Needs a South Dakota Boater Education Card?

  • Though not required, every boater should complete a boating safety education course. Persons completing an approved course will be issued a certificate by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks.

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

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