Colorado Boating License Overview
For those under 16 years of age
This online boating safety course is approved by the Colorado Department of Natural
Resources Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation as a study
tool for those persons required to take a proctored exam in a classroom setting
(14-15 years of age to operate a motorboat).
Successfully completing this exam will prepare you to obtain the
Colorado Boating Safety Certificate.
If you are under 16 years of age, you can use the course and exam as a study tool
but you are not able to operate a motorboat or take the proctored exam until you
are at least 14 years old.
If you are 16 years of age or older, please click here!
Complete the following 3 steps to get your Colorado Boating License
Step 1
Study the Colorado Safe Boating Course Manual
Step 2
Take the Colorado Boating Exam
- Cost: FREE
- 60 Questions (multiple choice)
- 80% needed to pass (48 right answers)
- No time limit — Review all your wrong answers
- Prepares you for the proctored classroom exam
Step 3
Get your Colorado Boating License