How long does a PA boating license last?

The Pennsylvania ilearntoboat Course fee is $54.95. You will also pay a $10.00 Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission fee and a $5.00 PFBC admin fee.

Boater safety education is often referred to as a boating license, but what you really need is the Boating Safety Education Certificate. You can get the Boating Safety Education Certificate by taking a NASBLA- and Pennsylvania-approved online course.

See the restrictions here.

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

You do not have to be a resident of Pennsylvania to take this online course.

The Pennsylvania ilearntoboat Course is approved and accepted by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.

For visiting boaters, all 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.

The Final Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 80% on the exam to pass. You have unlimited attempts to pass the exam. If you don’t complete the exam in one session, don’t worry. When you log in later, you will be taken to the first unanswered question of the exam.

Once you pass and pay for the online course, you will be able to immediately print out the Temporary Boating Education Certificate. This is your proof of online course completion. You can print the Temporary Boating Education Certificate right then, and/or request that a PDF be emailed to you. This certificate EXPIRES 60 days after course completion.

The Boating Safety Education Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all the education requirements. The Boating Safety Education Certificate will arrive within 4-6 weeks after you complete all certification requirements.