ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Hosts 2025 Spring Boating Basics and License Course

MONTGOMERY Al
By Dale Hines
BlueRAMMedia.com
March 8, 2025

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

Each year, the Agency offers free hands-on classes that allow interaction with local ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers and important information on issues within the local 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 Driver License Division.

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.  

Upcoming Boater License and Safety Courses in 2025:

Mobile

Date: March 15 Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
Location: Mobile Police Department 8080 Airport Blvd.  Mobile, AL 36608
Contact: Sr. Trooper Chad Wynne – Chad.Wynne@alea.gov 

 Other Locations Can Be Found Here:

https://www.alea.gov/dps/marine-patrol

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.