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

Pass test

Pass the Maine Temporary Certificate Test and/or take Study Guide
Test consists of 25 multiple choice questions
Unlimited re-tries

Show Certificate

Show the boat rental operator your Temporary Certificate
You will automatically receive the Temporary Certificate by email or take a screenshot

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

: No, we do not the materials available offline

Certification

: You can print your temporary certificate from your dashboard after logging in

: No, you do not need a proof of competency to operate a non-powered watercraft

Course Accreditation

: The phone # is 207.592.2099 and the mailing address is 15 Game Farm Road, , Gray, Maine 04039

Price & Billing

: Yes, our website is secure and it is safe to enter your credit card information

: Customers can using debit and credit. We do not accept Bitcoin or other digital currencies at this time

Replacement Documents

: You can re-print your temporary card after logging into your account, assuming you passed the course and exam

Account

: Select a course and click the "Sign Up!" button

: On the Login screen, click "Lost Password?" and follow the steps

: Please email [email protected] or call 1.888.885.8830

: No, you will not lose your progress

: You can login as many times as you would like

: Yes, you can access the course on a mobile phone

: Yes, you can access the course from a desktop, mobile phone or tablet

: If you lose your internet connection, it will take you back to the point in the course you were currently at

: Yes, the course will run on any web browser

: You can take the exam on any computer that has an internet connection and a browser

: There are no videos in the course

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General

: If you cannot find the answer to your question, please contact us directly at [email protected] or by phone @ 1.888.885.8830

: Our hours of operation are 9am-midnight EST

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