Get your Iowa Boater Card in
3 Easy Steps

Get your Iowa Boater Card in
3 Easy Steps

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Study on Any Device

From laptop to mobile phone to tablet, choose when and where to take your boating course and get your Iowa Boating Card.

Visual Exam Questions Help You Learn

Visual Exam Questions

Visual Exam Questions
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We found out a long time ago that people learn best when they can see what they're learning. Shouldn't you be tested the same way? Every one of our exam questions is illustrated to help you get your boating licence.

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Hundreds of Engaging Videos

Engaging Videos

Hundreds of
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Our Iowa boating license course features hundreds of rich engaging boating videos and animations. That means you aren't just reading: You're watching, listening and learning.

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BOATERexam.com® is trusted by agencies across the United States to deliver the best of quality in boating safety education. Our courses consistently receive the highest level of approval from agencies and from boaters.

This official Iowa boating safety course is approved by the State of Iowa's Department of Natural Resources.

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Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034
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