The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries requirements for online boating safety courses changed effective January 1, 2009 and the NEW Boat Virginia Online Course meets those requirements. The old Boat Virginia course and test does not meet those requirements and was discontinued on December 31, 2008.

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

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

Virginia Boating Video Course

Boat Virginia is the approved and accepted home-study, video-based boating course of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Successful students receive their Virginia boater education certificate (sometimes referred to as a boating license). The video boating course is only $24.95 (plus $5.00 shipping and handling). Or, take the online Virginia boating exam for $29.50.

Order your Boat Virginia video course today, in one of three convenient ways:

• Order the Virginia boating video course online.
• Order by phone. Call 1-800-460-9698.
• Order by mail or fax. Download and print out the order form.

What's Included With the Boat Virginia Video Boating Course

• Instructional Video: An informative 60 minute video to watch at home covering boat safety and boating laws.
• Student Manual: A written guide to boating safety, Virginia boating laws and navigational procedures with helpful study exercises.
• Virginia Certification Test: A mail-in test to take at home to receive your Virginia boating safety education certificate .

A few easy steps is all it takes...

1. Watch the video, read the manual and complete the study exercises.
2. Take the enclosed test and mail in the test answer sheet along with the required
   certification fee.
3. If you receive a passing score on the Certification Exam, you will be mailed your Virginia boater education certificate.