Q. What is the "Wisconsin Boating Safety Certificate"?
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A Wisconsin Boating Safety Certificate (also referred to as the Wisconsin Boaters License) is proof of competency of the basic rules of the water that all boaters should know.
Q. Do I have to get a Boating Safety Certificate?
A.If you are 12 to 15 years of age and you operate a powered vessel you are required to get the Boating Safety Certificate.
Q. How do I get my Wisconsin boaters license?
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The steps required to get your Wisconsin boaters license are as follows:
- Study the Wisconsin boating safety course manual
- Take the Wisconsin online boating exam
- Pay for your exam
- Print off your Certificate of Completion
- Wait for your Boating Safety Certificate to arrive in the mail 3-5 weeks later
For a complete overview of the Wisconsin online boating exam process, please
visit our Wisconsin Boating License Online Exam Process
overview page.
Q. What is a DNR Customer Number and where do I get it?
A DNR Customer Number issued to you by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. If you do not already have a DNR Customer Number, you can find out how to get one
here
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Getting a Customer DNR Number is a new requirement of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for all students in any of their programs.
Your personally-assigned DNR ID number is required. The WDNR will not send you a permanent Boating Safety Certificate without it.
Q. What if I don't pass the Wisconsin Boating Test?
A. No problem.
There is no cost to retry the exam if you do not pass. You
will receive your score. You
can then review the course material and take the exam again at no cost to you.
Q. How much does the exam cost?
A.The cost of the Boating Safety Certificate is $29.95 which gives you access to an instant temporary certificate of completion as well as an official card that will arrive in the mail in 3-5 weeks.
Q. What payment methods are accepted?
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Q. What is the "Certificate of Completion"?
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The Certificate of Completion is a temporary proof of competency and proves that you took a boater education course and passed. This certificate is valid for 365 days from the date you take your exam and should should be carried with you when you boat until your permanent Boating Safety Certificate arrives in the mail.
Q. When will I receive my Boating Safety Certificate in the mail?
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Your card will arrive in 3-5 weeks from the date you take your exam.
Q. Can I write the exam at any time? Day or Night?
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Yes. The exam is available to you at any time of the day, every day of the week.
Q. How many questions are on the exam?
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The exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions.
Q. What is the passing grade?
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The passing grade is 80%, or 48 correct answers out of 60 questions.
Q. Is anyone exempt from getting the Boating Safety Certificate?
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Yes. If you are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or another person 18 years of age or older designated by a parent or guardian while operating the vessel, the card is not required to be on board. You will however need the card if you ever wish to operate the vessel unaccompanied.
Q. What are the technical requirements for the online boating test?
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