New MN DNR boater education Law Begins July 1, 2025

All people renting boats in Minnesota need a Boating Permit

Beginning on July 1st, 2025, according to Minnesota DNR Law, if renting a boat/watercraft/pontoon you must have and show proof of a valid MN Boaters Safety Permit. If you are not a resident of Minnesota you must comply with your state or country’s boating permit or license laws.

Click the link on this page directing you to BOATERexam.com to take your test

Tip- Remove one of the “cards” from your cart before checkout if you don’t want to pay the $18 for a second permit card.

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