Boating License Overview

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Idaho Boater Safety Course & Exam Overview

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

Step 1. Study the Idaho 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 Idaho Boating Safety Exam material

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Step 2. Take the Idaho Boating Safety Test

  • Cost: $29.95
  • 60 multiple-choice visual exam questions
  • 80% required to pass (48 correct answers)
  • Graded immediately, review your wrong answers!

Step 3. Get your Idaho Boater Education Card

  • Print a temporary card immediately - go boating right away!
  • Your official Idaho Boater Education Card is mailed to your home in 2-3 weeks.

Boating License or Boater Education Card... is there a difference?

The boater education card is proof that you have successfully completed a boating safety course. The boater education card does not expire and does not need to be renewed. Therefore, it is NOT an Idaho Boating License!