Frequently Asked Questions About the Indiana Boater's License
What is the Indiana boater safety course
certificate?
- The Indiana boater education certificate (also referred to
as the Indiana Boaters License) is proof that a boater has demonstrated
basic boating knowledge by passing an approved
boating safety course and exam.
Do I have to get a Indiana boater safety
course certificate (Indiana boater's license)?
- Motorboat operators who are 15 years of age may operate a motorboat
or PWC until they become a licensed driver only if
they complete a boater education course approved by the Department
of Natural Resources and have on board an ID card issued by the
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). A person who has never
been licensed by the BMV must complete an approved boater education
course successfully and have on board an ID issued by the Indiana
BMV to operate a motorboat legally. No one under 15 years
of age may legally operate a motorboat greater than 10 horsepower
or a PWC.
What is the minimum age to obtain a
Indiana boater safety course certificate?
- You must be at least 12 years of age to take the online boating
test.
How do I get my Indiana boater safety
course certificate (Indiana boater's license)?
- The steps required to get your Indiana boaters license are
as follows:
- Study the Indiana boating safety course material;
- Take the Indiana online boating exam
- Pay $24.50—one time only, after you pass
- Upon passing, you will receive a Boat Indiana boater
safety course certificate in the mail. This card is commonly
known as the Indiana boating license.
- For a detailed explanation of the Indiana online boating exam
process, please visit our Indiana boating
license overview page.
How much does the online boater exam
cost? How much does the Indiana boater safety course certificate
cost?
- The online Certification Exam costs $24.50—one time only, after you pass. There is no charge
for the Indiana boater safety course certificate.
When will I receive my Indiana boater
safety course certificate in the mail?
- Your Indiana boater safety course certificate will be mailed
to your home within 5 -7 business days after you pass the exam.
Do I get a temporary card or certificate
until my permanent boater's license arrives?
- If you need your course certificate very quickly, after you
pass the Certification Exam you will be given the option to have
a temporary course certificate expedited to you for an additional
fee.
How do I replace my boater education
card if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
- A duplicate can be issued for a $5 charge if the student took
(and passed) the Boat Indiana online course. To obtain a duplicate
Indiana card, mail the request with a check for $5, payable to
BOAT INDIANA, to:
BOAT INDIANA
2906 Ladybird Ln.
Dallas, Texas 75220
Be sure to include the student's full name and date of birth
in the mailed request for a duplicate card. You may also phone Customer
Service to request the duplicate and pay by credit card.
Is anyone exempt from getting
the Indiana boater safety course certificate (Indiana boater's
license)?
- Any exemptions from the mandatory boater's license requirement
are explained in detail on the Who
May Operate a Vessel page.
What are the minimum age
and boater education requirements to operate a personal watercraft
or motorboat on Indiana waters?
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