State Course Information

Rules & regulations: https://www.boat-ed.com/michigan/boating_law/

Course Cost: The Michigan Boat Ed Course fee is $29.50.

Who requires the course: Any motorized boat operator born after June 30, 1996, is required by law to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card. In addition, boater education is also required for all PWC operators born after December 31, 1978.

Age Restriction: There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course.

Residency Requirement: You do not have to be a resident of Michigan to take this online course.

Format: Online Only & Timed (3-hour min. online study)

Course Time: On average it will take 4-6 hours to complete.

Course Time Limit: You have 90 days to complete the course.

Chapters: 6 Chapters in total.

Quizzes and/or Exams:

• Quizzes: Each quiz has 10 questions. If you fail a unit quiz, you must restudy the unit and take the quiz again until you pass. You must score at least 70% on the unit quizzes to pass.

Post Course:

• The Boating Safety Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all the education requirements. You can print the Boating Safety Certificate right then, and/or request that a PDF be emailed to you.
• The Boater Education Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all the education requirements. The Boater Education Certificate will arrive within 2-3 weeks after you complete all certification requirements.

Replacement Cards:

To replace a lost or destroyed Boating Safety Certificate, log in to the course and print a new one.

Michigan FAQ:

Do I have to complete the course all at once? : You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or completed a little at a time over several days. All pay-up-front courses are available for 90 days from the time of registration and payment.

Is the Michigan Boat Ed Course approved by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources?

The Michigan Boat Ed Course is approved and accepted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Is my Michigan Boating Safety Certificate accepted elsewhere?

For visiting boaters, most states, territories, and provinces will recognize boating education cards that meet NASBLA requirements and Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Cards that meet Transport Canada’s requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”) Please contact the visiting state, territory, or province for rules regarding their reciprocity. 

Will my progress get saved if I log out?

Yes, your progress will be saved when you log out of your course.