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North Dakota

The BoatUS Foundation's Online Course is the only FREE Online Boating Safety Course approved by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.

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Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, approved by NASBLA and your state boating agency.

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How To Get Started:

First, Click Education Requirements above to verify state requirements and then click Certificate/Card Info to learn what options are available for your state.

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Education Requirements:

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Age Requirements:

In North Dakota, all motorboat operators born aged 12-15 must take and pass a boating safety course approved by the Game & Fish Department.

No person aged 12 through 15 may operate a motorboat (includes personal watercraft) propelled by over a 10 hp motor unless the operator is accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older or the operator has taken and passed a boating safety course approved by the Game & Fish Department.

Other Information:

For persons new to boating or who wish to take a refresher course, the game and fish department offers the North Dakota Boating Basics course. There is no charge for this home-study course and your insurance company may offer you a discount on your premium. The course is intended for persons at least 11 1/2 years of age. To order a free Boating Basics course through the mail, contact Nancy Boldt, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, 100 N. Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501-5095, call 701-328-6312.

Once an approved course recognized by the North Dakota Fish & Game Department has been successfully completed, you will receive a Boater Education Graduate Card issued by the Department; this is proof of education for those required to enroll and pass a boating safety course and is the only card recognized by game wardens.

For more information, visit the Fish & Game Department's website, https://gf.nd.gov/boating.


How Do I Get My North Dakota Certificate?

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After you complete the course you will be issued a paper copy of your Certificate of Completion. This certificate can be used immediatly after you complete the course.

Complete the Course in Three Easy Steps:

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Enroll yourself in a Boating Safety Course from the Course Catalog

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Study and pass the FREE Boating Safety Course.

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Course Information:


4 - 8 Hours

Estimated Course Time

6 Lessons

Each Contains a 10 Question Quiz

Final Exam

60 Questions Pulled Randomly

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  • Great course, and so much more convenient than going at night for several nights... Keep up the great work, and see you on the water.

    Gene

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    Lindsay

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