Official Utah Boating Safety Course Online
Take this Utah–approved course to complete your online Boating safety education.
unlimited exam attempts
Lifetime Card Do you need Utah Boating education?
You need education if you are 12 to 17 years old and will be operating a PWC in Utah.
Get Boating certified in 3 steps.
Study and pass the $34.50 course.
Print your online course completion document.
Get ready to go boating!
Utah Boating Education Requirements
Anyone under the age of 16 years may operate a motorized vessel or a sailboat only if he or she is under the direct supervision of a person 18 years or older. Anyone 16 years of age or older may operate any motorized vessel or a sailboat without any restrictions. Anyone 18 years of age or older may operate a personal watercraft (PWC) without any restrictions. Anyone between the ages of 16 and 17 years may operate a PWC only if he or she has successfully completed a boater safety course and possesses a valid certificate.
Utah State Parks Requirements
You must be at least 12 years old to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of Utah to take this online course.
Learn MoreWhat to Expect From Boat Ed
Live‐Action, High‐Definition Videos
Our course videos feature a combination of professional educators (who double as professional actors), entertaining storylines, and up‐to‐date scenarios that give you one of the most effective ways to learn safe boating practices.
Watch this 54-second sample to see how we put you in the driver’s seat.
Comprehensive Instruction in Utah Boating Safety Education
This official training program is developed to meet the standards for Boating safety education established by Utah. Boat Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Boating laws and regulations.
Learn Your Way on Any Device
Boat Ed offers online courses that are fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Saved Progress
You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we'll keep track of your progress. Most students finish the course in a few hours.
We’re people, not robots.
Our customer service team, made up of real people with real Boat Ed experience, is here to provide assistance through all channels—phone, email, and chat.
8:30 a.m. to midnight CST Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST Saturday & Sunday
Get help seven days a week from professionals like Bill, Diana, Heidi, Laura, Lilibeth, Liz, Marc, Nichole, and Thomas.
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Utah Approved
Utah State Parks
1594 W North Temple #116
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Made in the U.S.A.
This safety course is proudly made in Dallas, Texas, U.S.A., and our servers and data storage facilities are located within the U.S.A.
Is it the Boating safety license?
Boating safety education certification is not the same thing as a Boating license. What you really need is the Boating Safety Education Certificate. You can get the Boating Safety Education Certificate by taking this boat safety course at boat-ed.com. Find out if you need the card.
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Frequently Asked Questions