Tennessee Boating Safety Certificate Overview
For those persons born after January 1, 1989
This online boating safety course is approved by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency as a study
tool for those persons required to take a proctored exam in a classroom setting
(born after January 1, 1989 to operate any powered vessel).
Successfully completing this exam will prepare you to obtain the
Tennessee Boating Safety Certificate.
If you are under 11 years of age, you can use the course and exam as a study tool
but you are not able to take the proctored exam until you are at least 11 years old.
If you were born on or before January 1, 1989, please click here!
Complete the following 3 steps to get your Tennessee Boating License
Step 1
Study the Tennessee Safe Boating Course Manual
Step 2
Take the Tennessee 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 Tennessee Boating License
- To receive your official Tennessee Boating Safety Certificate, you must take a proctored
exam in a classroom setting.