Alabama Launches Free Boating Safety Courses for Residents

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is gearing up for another season of Boating Basics and License Courses offered at locationsacross the state.

Get our free mobile app

Each year, the Agency offers free in-person classes that allow interaction between local ALEA Troopers and provides students with more hands-on training. These courses also provide relevant and important information concerning specific bodies of waters that citizens in the area may visit frequently.

Citizens who complete the Boating Basics course will receive a certificate in the mail after troopers submit the individual’s information to the Agency’s Vessel Registration Unit. The

Driver License Division will then add the vessel class to their Alabama Driver License. Please note that it may take up to 10 business days before the customer can go online to alabamadl.alea.gov or visit their nearest county probate office to purchase their updated Alabama Driver License. Children 12 years old or older are eligible for a vessel operator's license, however, they will not be able to operate alone until the age of 14.

To access the current schedule, CLICK HERE. For more information, or to enroll in a class, please contact the Marine Patrol Instructor via the email provided on the schedule. A one-time application fee of $5 cash will be charged. There will be a $36.25 issuance fee for the license.