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Wisconsin Boater Safety Course & Exam Overview
Complete your boating safety course and obtain your Wisconsin Boating Safety Certificate in three easy steps!
Step 1. Study the Wisconsin Boating Safety Course Online
- Cost: $29.95, paid after Chapter 1
- Over 150 narrated and animated safe boating videos
- Includes 40 interactive boating safety exercises
- Take boating safety quizzes to prepare for the exam
- Covers 100% of the Wisconsin Boating Safety Exam material
Start the Course
Step 2. Take the Wisconsin Boating Safety Test
- 60 multiple-choice visual exam questions
- 80% required to pass (48 correct answers)
- Graded immediately, review your wrong answers!
Step 3. Get your Wisconsin Boating Safety Certificate
- You must first obtain a DNR number if you do not already have one.
- For more information on the DNR number you can call the DNR at 1-888-936-7463.
- Print a temporary certificate immediately
- Receive your permanent certificate within 3-5 weeks
Boating License or Boating Safety Certificate...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 Wisconsin Boating License!