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A complete 3-hour course… well organized in 7 chapters

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Who needs to take a boating safety course in Montana?

Montana Boating License

The state of Montana requires motorized boat and PWC operators who are 13 or 14 years old to pass a NASBLA approved boating safety course.

*** You must be at least 13 years old to take the course. ***

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  • Start the course for free.
  • Only $ 39.95 (online course, final test and online certificate included).
  • Complete and easy-to-read study guide approved by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
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Chapter 1

Boating safety course introduction

  • Mandatory boater education
  • Boating terminology
  • Registration & Titling
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Chapter 2

Boating Equipment

  • Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
  • Navigation light equipment
  • Other recommended equipment
Chapter 3

Trip Planning and Preparation

  • Pre-departure checklist
  • Launching & Retrieving a boat from the water
  • Boat preventive maintenance
Chapter 4

Safe Boat Operation

  • Operator responsibilities
  • Navigation rules
  • Meeting situations
Chapter 5

Getting Underway

  • U.S. Aids to navigation system
  • Docking & Undocking
  • Procedures for Anchoring
Chapter 6

Emergency Preparedness

  • Boating accidents
  • Surviving in cold water
  • Rendering assistance - Accident report
Chapter 7

Other Water Activities

  • Water skiing & towed devices
  • Water-Jet Propelled Watercraft (PWC)
  • Marine environment

Crystal clear. Our team works hard to develop intuitive and effective training. No endless reading, interactive learning is the key to success!

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Take the final test

  • The boating exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions.

  • Open-book final test.

  • Free exam retries - risk free!

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  • Print your certificate and start boating now!
  • Your certificate is good for life.
  • You'll receive a wallet-sized card within 4-6 weeks.
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FAQ - Boating in Montana

Who is required to take the boating safety course in Montana?

The state of Montana requires motorized boat and PWC operators who are 13 or 14 years old to pass a NASBLA approved boating safety course.

Who is exempt from needing the Montana boating license ?

Operators over the age of 14 years old are not required to take the boating safety course.

Non-residents who posses a valid NASBLA approved certificate are also exempt.

What are the age restrictions regarding boating safety in Montana?

  • Children 12 years or younger may not operate a motorboat or a personal watercraft powered by a motor rated at more than 10 horsepower unless accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older.

  • Anyone 13 and 14 years old may operate a motorboat or a personal watercraft powered by a motor rated at more than 10 horsepower only if:

    • they possess a valid Montana motorboat operator's safety certificate;

    • they show evidence of completing another state or organization's NASBLA approved boating safety course; or

    • they are accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older.

 

Do I need to register my boat in Montana?

Sailboats 12 feet and longer and all motorboats and personal watercraft must be registered, numbered, and have two decals (a permanent decal and validation decal).

Non-motorized sailboats less than 12 feet long and manually propelled boats, regardless of length, are exempt from registration and taxation.

Also exempt are a vessel’s lifeboat and government-owned boats.

Is my boating license good in other States?

Every U.S. state that demands a boating license will accept Boating Education Licenses from other states that conform to NASBLA requirements as well.

You should follow your safety course in the State where you are resident.

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