Boating License Overview

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Oregon Boater Safety Course & Exam Overview

Complete your boating safety course and obtain your Oregon Boating Safety Education ID Card in three easy steps!

Step 1. Study the Oregon 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 Oregon Boating Safety Exam material

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Step 2. Take the Oregon Boating Safety Test

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

Step 3. Get your Oregon Boater Education Card

  • Print a temp card immediately - go boating right away!
  • Additional $10 fee for the permanent Oregon Boater Education Card
  • Your card is mailed to you in 2-3 weeks
  • Different payment options are available for Oregon customers. For more information please consult the Oregon payment options page.

Oregon 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 a Oregon Boating License!