Hello, boater! Wisconsin's online boating course has moved. Click here to go to the latest version of the Boat Wisconsin online course—the official boating safety course of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Wisconsin Boating License Overview

Boat Wisconsin is the official boating safety course of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Taking this safe boating course will allow you to get your Wisconsin boating license online.

• Study at your own pace
• Instant completion results
• No pass? No pay!
• Print a temporary Wisconsin boating safety education certificate online

Passing the Wisconsin 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!

What's the difference between a boating license and a boating safety education certificate?

What it's called depends on your state, but it represents the same thing—proof of completion of an approved boater education course. Most boaters don't know the exact name of the official certification for their state, so they commonly refer to it as a boating license.