The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission changed the guidelines for distance learning. So, the old Boat Pennsylvania boating license course and test was discontinued on July 1, 2008.

• Take the NEW Boat Pennsylvania Online Course!
• Or, you can order the Boat Pennsylvania Video Course

The course material below remains as a resource for all who boat on Pennsylvania's waters—particularly experienced boaters who need a refresher, but not a boater's license.

Pennsylvania Boating License Course

Boat Pennsylvania is the boating safety course of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Taking this safe boating course will allow you to get your Pennsylvania boating license online.

• Study at your own pace
• Instant completion results
• Print a temporary Pennsylvania Boater Education Certificate online
• Purchase your permanent Pennsylvania Certificate online

Need a Replacement Card?

If you need a replacement for your permanent Pennsylvania Boating Safety Education Certificate, go to http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Fish_Boat/dupboatcert.pdf to download a PDF form to order a duplicate certificate.

What's the difference between a boating license and a boating safety education certificate?

What it's called depends on your state, but it represents the same thing—proof of completion of an approved boater education course. Most boaters don't know the exact name of the official certification for their state, so they commonly refer to it as a boating license.