Minnesota Boating License Overview

Boat Minnesota is the official online boating safety course developed by Boat Ed for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Taking this safe boating course will allow you to get your Minnesota boating license online.

• If you are 12-17 years old, you will receive your official Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Watercraft Operator's Permit.
• If you are 18 or older, you will receive an official Minnesota Boater Education Certificate. Adult students are not required to have a Watercraft Operator's Permit, but may use their Minnesota Boater Education Certificate as proof of passing this course.

	Study the Minnesota safe boating course material and take one or more Practice Tests—free of charge.
	To receive your Minnesota Watercraft Operator's Permit (12-17 year olds) or Minnesota Boater Education Certificate (for those 18 or older), take the Minnesota Boating Exam for $15, collected online. You must be at least 12 years of age to take the online boating test.
The online course adopted by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Hacker Safe certified site, protecting you from 99.9% of hacker crime	When you pass the exam, you can immediately print out a temporary Minnesota Watercraft Operator's Permit (for those 12-17 years old) or Minnesota Boater Education Certificate (for those 18 or older) while online. Your permanent Minnesota Watercraft Operator's Permit or Boater Education Certificate will be mailed to you by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources within 2-3 weeks. Passing the Minnesota boating safety course may make you eligible for a discount on your boat or PWC insurance. Send a copy of your boater safety certificate to your agent and start saving!

You also have the option of taking the Minnesota DNR's free home study course available by contacting the MN DNR at info@dnr.state.mn.us or 651-296-6157 or toll free 1-888-646-6367.)