The Vermont State Police changed the guidelines for distance learning. So, the old Boat Vermont boat and PWC safety course and test was discontinued on February 2, 2009.

• Take the NEW Boat Vermont Online Course!

The course material below remains as a resource for all who boat on Vermont's waters—particularly experienced boaters who need a refresher.

Vermont Boating License Course

Boat Vermont is the official boating safety course of the Vermont State Police. Taking this safe boating course will allow you to get your Vermont boating license online.

• Study at your own pace
• Instant completion results
• Print a temporary Vermont Boating Safety Education Certificate online

Who Needs a Vermont Boating Safety Education Certificate?

• All persons born after January 1, 1974, must have successfully completed a boating safety education course to legally operate any motorized vessel (this includes personal watercraft).
• Those successfully completing a course are issued a certificate by the Vermont State Police, which is valid for the student's lifetime. No one younger than 10 years of age may receive a certificate. Those younger than 12 years of age must take a classroom course.

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.