Mandatory Education and Age Requirements:

If you are age 12 – 17, visiting Minnesota, and already possess a valid watercraft operator’s certificate/permit issued by your home state, you don’t need to obtain another one from Minnesota. If you do not have a certificate from your state you may obtain one from Minnesota by successfully completing the DNR’s home study boating course. It is available free by calling or e-mailing the DNR Information Center.

The Minnesota Internet boating safety course at www.mndnr.gov/boatingcourse is an option for young boaters wishing to earn their Watercraft Operator’s Permit. It’s also a great idea for more mature skippers who want to broaden their boating knowledge and perhaps receive a discount on their boat insurance! (Many boat insurance companies offer discounts to boat owners who have taken an approved boating safety course like ours!) The great thing about our Internet course is that as soon as you pass the final exam, you can print out a temporary Watercraft Operator’s Permit (12-17 years) or Adult Certificate of Completion (18 years and over) right away.