Welcome to Boat Ed Tennessee

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 in 5–7 business days.

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  • Fun and Easy to Use
  • Live-Action Videos
  • Interactive Animations
  • Course of Tennessee WRA
  • 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 Tennessee online course has the same boating safety content as the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) classroom course.

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

Pay $29.50—one time only, after you pass. When you pass, you may instantly print out a temporary certificate.

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

Passing the Tennessee boating safety course may make you eligible for a discount on your boat or PWC insurance. Send a copy of your boater safety certificate to your agent and start saving!

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

Who Needs a Tennessee Boater Education Card?

  • Anyone born after January 1, 1989, must show the TWRA-issued wallet Boating Safety Education Certificate as proof of successful completion of the TWRA Boating Safety exam. No other certificate will be accepted as meeting the requirements of the law.
  • Those born after January 1, 1989, must take a TWRA classroom course.

    Students born after January 1, 1989, may study online for free and take a practice test.

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

The Handbook

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

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