Boat License Test Overview

Washington Boater Safety Course & Exam Overview

Complete your boating safety course and obtain your Washington Boater Education Card in three easy steps!

Step 1. Study the Washington Boating Safety Course Online

• Cost: Free
• Over 150 narrated and animated safe boating videos
• Includes 40 interactive boating safety exercises
• Take practice boating safety quizzes to prepare for the exam
• Covers 100% of the Washington Boating Safety Exam

STUDY GUIDE

Step 2. Take the Washington Boating Safety Test

• Cost: $29.95, pay only when you pass
• 75 multiple-choice visual exam questions
• 80% required to pass (60 correct answers)
• Graded immediately, review your wrong answers!

TAKE EXAM

Step 3. Get your Washington State Boater Education Card

• Print a temp card immediately - go boating right away!
• Additional $10 fee for the permanent Washington Boater Education Card
• Your card is mailed to you in 2-3 weeks