Wisconsin Boating License Overview
Please complete the following 3 steps to get your Wisconsin Boating License
Step 1
Get your Wisconsin DNR Number
- Cost: FREE
- Mandatory: Call Wisconsin DNR at 1-888-936-7463 to get your DNR Number.
- Your personally-assigned DNR ID number is required. The WDNR will not send you a permanent Boating Safety Certificate without it.
Step 2
Take the Wisconsin Safe Boating Course!
- Cost: FREE
- 3 Hours in length
- Fully Narrated with over 150 Animations
Step 3
Take the Wisconsin Boater Certification Exam!
- Cost: $29.95
- 60 questions, 80% needed to pass
- Print off a temporary certificate when you pass!
- Permanent certificate mailed to your home and will arrive in 3-5 weeks.