South Dakota Boating License Overview

Boat South Dakota is the official boating safety course of the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department. Taking this safe boating course will allow you to get your South Dakota boating license online. You must be at least 12 years of age to take the online boating test.

Study the South Dakota safe boating course material and take one or more Practice Tests—free of charge.

Take the Certification Exam. Pay $19.50—one time only, after you pass. When you pass, you will receive your permanent boating safety certification card, approved by the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Department, by mail within 5-7 business days.

The online course adopted by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

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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.

Passing the South Dakota boating safety course may make you eligible for a discount on your boat or PWC insurance. Send a copy of your boater safety certificate to your agent and start saving!

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Online boating license and certification course last modified: October 26, 2009
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