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The BoatUS Foundation's Online Course is the only FREE Online Boating Safety Course approved by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
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Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, approved by NASBLA and your state boating license agency.
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Here's how to get started or return to your course:
We launched a completely new platform for our free online course on 11/18/2020!
Our old course system is officially retired but if you need to access your certificate of completion, you can request a copy through this form
For a brief tutorial on getting started in the new system or to contact us, click here.
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Education Requirements:
Age Requirements:
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources recommends all boaters, regardless of age, take a boating safety class. Although Indiana does not have specific education requirements for adults, the State does have certain age restrictions for vessel and PWC operation.
All motorboat and PWC operators must have a valid driver's license to operate on all Indiana public waters.
Motorboat and PWC operators who are 15 years of age may operate said craft until they become a licensed driver only if they have successfully completed an IN DNR approved boater safety education program, are issued an Indiana ID card by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles and have proof of completion in their possession during operation.
A person who has never been licensed by the BMV must also complete an INDNR approved boater safety education program and have on board an ID card issued by the BMV.
No one under 15 years of age may legally operate a motorboat greater than 10 horsepower or a PWC.
Residents of Indiana must have a valid driver's license when operating on Indiana boundary waters. Non-residents do not need a driver's license unless operating in an embayment, river or stream in Indiana.
How Do I Get My Indiana Certificate?
1. After you complete the course you will be issued a printable copy of your certificate that you can print yourself and use immediately.
2. You will also have the option of ordering a Indiana Department of Natural Resources approved, waterproof plastic card for $15. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your card to arrive.
Course Information:
4 - 8 Hours
Estimated Course Time
6 Lessons
Each Contains a 10 Question Quiz
Final Exam
60 Questions Pulled Randomly
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Choose when and where to take your course.
In our new online learning system, take it on any device with an internet connection and automatically have your progress saved when the window is closed.*
*You must be registed in our new system at courses.boatus.org and not have previously registered or started at elearning.boatus.org.
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Testimonials
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Great course, and so much more convenient than going at night for several nights... Keep up the great work, and see you on the water.
Gene
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Thank you so much! This was a great course and I learned so much. Hope you have a great weekend!
Lindsay
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Thank you. The information that you gave me allowed me to complete the course. Your assistance was very much appreciated.
D. White
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Thank you so much! You folks are so kind. Good luck with the updates and have safe boating fun this summer!
Brennan
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