Wisconsin Boating License

Wisconsin Boater Safety Course

In Wisconsin, anyone born on or after January 1, 1989, must successfully complete a boater safety course approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in order to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC). Boaters are required to carry their boater safety course certificate as proof of boater education.


Boating Age Requirements

Boaters under the age of 10:
Cannot operate under any circumstances

Boaters 10 to less than 12 years old:
Must have an adult onboard who is at least 18 years old

Boaters 12 to less than 16 years old:
Must have an adult onboard who is at least 18 years old or…
Must carry onboard a valid Boating Safety Certificate approved by the state

Boaters over 16 years old, born on or after January 1, 1989:
Must carry onboard a valid Boating Safety Certificate approved by the state

Personal Watercraft (PWC) Age Requirements

Operators under the age of 12:
Cannot operate under any circumstances

Operators 12 to less than 16 years old:
Must carry onboard a valid Boating Safety Certificate approved by the state

Operators over 16 years old, born on or after January 1, 1989:
Must carry onboard a valid Boating Safety Certificate approved by the state

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

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
101 South Webster Street
Madison, Wisconsin, 53707-7921
dnr.wi.gov




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