Wisconsin DNR Customer Number
All Wisconsin Recreational Safety Students are required to obtain a lifetime DNR Customer Number. You will not be issued a Boating Safety Certificate without a DNR number.
So why is it called a Wisconsin Boating License?
Since many people are used to using the term "license" it's a natural assumption that you need a boating license to drive a boat instead of a boater education card. The Wisconsin Boating Safety Education ID Card is what you need in order to drive a boat on Wisconsin's waters.
You already have a DNR number if you hold one of the following licenses or certificates:
If you have NOT already been assigned a DNR customer number, or if you cannot find your DNR number, you can contact the DNR customer number for further information:
Wisconsin DNR Customer Service
7:00AM - 7:00PM — 7 Days a week
1-888-936-7463