Maine Boating Temporary Certificate
Any person born on or after January 1, 1999, who wishes to rent and operate a motorboat or PWC for recreational boating purposes, and that vessel is propelled by a machine capable of producing more than 25 horsepower on the inland waters or territorial waters of Maine, must:
- Be 12 years of age or older (16 years old for PWCs) AND
- Possess a Boaters Safety Card (also generally referred to as a Lifetime Boating License)
If the boater meets the age requirement but does not possess a Boater Safety Card, they must take a Boaters Test to obtain a Maine Temporary Boating Certificate (which is valid for 14 days after completing the test).
Use the study guide or go straight to the Boaters Test. Unlimited re-tries.
Approved by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
Steps to get your Maine Boating Temporary Certificate
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Pass test
- Pass the Maine Temporary Certificate Test and/or take Study Guide
- Test consists of 25 multiple choice questions
- Unlimited re-tries
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Show Certificate
- Show the boat rental operator your Temporary Certificate
- You will automatically receive the Temporary Certificate by email or take a screenshot
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Go Boating!
- Have fun and stay safe on the water!
Is it called a Boating License?
Some people may call it a Boat License or Boaters License. However, it is not a license. It is known as a Boater Education Certificate or a Boater Education Card. The reason it is not called a Maine boating license is that it does not expire or need to be renewed.
After you have successfully completed the NASBLA / Maine approved Boater Safety Course and Exam, you will be issued a Maine Boater Card. This card is good for life.
Remember, your Boater Card must be carried with you while operating marine vessels. Otherwise, it may result in a fine from a local law enforcement officer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Course
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No, there is no minimum age to take this course.
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No, you do not need to be a resident of Maine to take the Maine Temporary Certificate Test.
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The tests consists of 25 questions
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You need to score 76.00% to pass the final online exam, this is the equivalent of 19 correct answers.
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No, it is not necessary for you to take the course before writing the exam.
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No, we do not the materials available offline
Certification
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You can print your temporary certificate from your dashboard after logging in
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The Maine Temporary Certificate is good for 14 days
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You can use your temporary certificate for [14 days] to operate a personal watercraft, after which you are required to have your Maine boater education card
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No, you do not need a proof of competency to operate a non-powered watercraft
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Yes, there is a penalty for not carrying your Maine Temporary Certificate while boating
Course Accreditation
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Yes, our Maine Temporary Certificate is approved by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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The phone # is 207.592.2099 and the mailing address is 15 Game Farm Road, , Gray, Maine 04039
Price & Billing
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The Maine temporary certificate costs $12.99
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Yes, our website is secure and it is safe to enter your credit card information
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Customers can using debit and credit. We do not accept Bitcoin or other digital currencies at this time
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Please email us your issue or concern and we will review on a customer-by-customer basis.
Replacement Documents
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You can re-print your temporary card after logging into your account, assuming you passed the course and exam
Account
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Select a course and click the "Sign Up!" button
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On the Login screen, click "Lost Password?" and follow the steps
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Please email [email protected] or call 1.888.885.8830
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No, you will not lose your progress
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You can login as many times as you would like
IT
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Yes, you can access the course on a mobile phone
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Yes, you can access the course from a desktop, mobile phone or tablet
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If you lose your internet connection, it will take you back to the point in the course you were currently at
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Yes, the course will run on any web browser
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You can take the exam on any computer that has an internet connection and a browser
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There are no videos in the course
Moving to Maine
General
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If you cannot find the answer to your question, please contact us directly at [email protected] or by phone @ 1.888.885.8830
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Our hours of operation are 9am-midnight EST
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Please check out our job postings or email [email protected]