MN Boating Permit Info

Fastest & Easiest Way to Get Certified:

Click the link on this page to take the Minnesota Boating Rental License test (aka MN Watercraft Rental Course) on BOATERexam.com. This $9.99 online test takes about 30 to 45 minutes to complete and allows you to operate rental boats in Minnesota for 180 days.

**Tip - This permit expires after 180 days. If you have time, consider completing the full Watercraft Operator Permit instead, so you won't need to renew.

----------------------Click Here ---------------------- Minnesota Watercraft Rental Course Test - 180 Day Permit - $9.99

Lifetime Boating License Option:

Fastest & Easiest Way to Get Certified:

Click the link on this page to take the Minnesota Boating License Online test (aka MN Boater's Safety/Watercraft Operator Permit) on BOATERexam.com. This permit never expires. There are 2 course options:

The standard test is $34.95 and takes 5+ hours to complete.
Optional upgrades can shorten the test time (up to 90 minutes faster) for an additional fee.

----------------------Click Here ---------------------- MN Boater's Safety / Watercraft Operator's Permit Test - LIfetime Permit - $34.95 and up

had a boaters safety card and lost it? options below...

Here is a link to the website "i lost my card"

Phone number at DNR safety Training and Education at camp ripley

Email at DNR safety Training and Education at camp ripley

This is where you would go if you originally got your card during the "computer era". You can look it up here, pay a fee and make a copy.

Link to site

Email at DNR safety Training and Education at camp ripley

Phone number at DNR safety Training and Education at camp ripley

Email at DNR safety Training and Education at camp ripley

All the OLD pre-computer records of Boaters Permits are at Camp Ripley. Click below for a link to the Email. Provide name, phone #, address and D.O.B. in your email

sara.pusc@state.mn.us

on a smart phone click here to email

Phone number at DNR safety Training and Education at camp ripley

All the OLD pre-computer records of Boaters Permits are at Camp Ripley call them if you don't want to Email

1-800-366-8917

on a smart phone click here to call

NEW MN DNR BOATER EDUCATION LAW BEGINS JULY 1, 2025

Fastest & Easiest Way to Get Certified:

Fastest & Easiest Way to Get Certified:

Fastest & Easiest Way to Get Certified:

Lifetime Boating License Option:

Fastest & Easiest Way to Get Certified:

Fastest & Easiest Way to Get Certified:

had a boaters safety card and lost it? options below...

Here is a link to the website "i lost my card"

Phone number at DNR safety Training and Education at camp ripley

Email at DNR safety Training and Education at camp ripley

Email at DNR safety Training and Education at camp ripley

Phone number at DNR safety Training and Education at camp ripley

Email at DNR safety Training and Education at camp ripley

Phone number at DNR safety Training and Education at camp ripley

Phone number at DNR safety Training and Education at camp ripley

Phone number at DNR safety Training and Education at camp ripley