Get your official Montana Boater Education Certificate with a convenient, affordable course.
Recademics.com is an official delegated provider of the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
This course has been designed as a provider, created in collaboration with, and approved by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for the Montana Boater Education Card.
It’s the law in Montana! In Montana, if you are 13 or 14 years old and plan to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC) with more than 10 horsepower, you must complete boater education.
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Get on the water with our fast and affordable online course. Officially approved by MT FWP and the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), this Montana boating course ensures you master essential boating safety skills and know local Montana boating laws. Upon completion, you will receive your Boater Education Card (commonly referred to as the Montana Boating License).
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Learn Montana boating laws, focusing on rules, registration, and safety. This knowledge is essential for responsible and enjoyable boating while preserving Montana waterways.
Finish the course and get your certification immediately, so you can start boating right away.
Don't break the bank for boater education. Our course is budget-friendly, ensuring you can spend more money on the fun stuff, boating!
This course is filled with interactive learning challenges, real life examples, and engaging videos that'll have you hooked from the first click.
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A Montana MT FWP-approved boater safety course is designed to teach the fundamentals of safe boating. It covers navigation rules, federal and Montana boating laws, safety equipment, and responsible boating practices. The course aims to reduce boating incidents on Montana waterways.
In Montana, if you are 13 or 14 years old and plan to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC) with more than 10 horsepower, you must complete boater education. Regardless of Montana law, the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks encourages all boaters get the Boater Education Card to stay familiar with Montana laws and regulations.
All states and Canada recognize the Montana Boater Education Card received from courses that are NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) approved. This is known as Reciprocity.
The Montana boating course typically takes 3 hours if taken online. The online format allows Montana users to complete it at their own pace, starting and stopping as needed. Set aside a weekend for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks sanctioned in-person courses.
The cost can vary depending on the course you choose. Most MT FWP-approved courses are $35 – $60. The Recademics course for Montana is $39.95 and has a pass guarantee. If you don’t pass, you get your money back.
Yes, to receive a Montana Boater Education Card, you must pass a final exam at the end of the course. The passing score is typically 80%.
After completing the course and passing the final exam, you will receive your Montana Boater Education Card by email, download, or mail, depending on the MT FWP’s process.
Recademics offers instant certification, allowing you to download a digital certificate.
The Montana Boater Education Card does not expire and is valid for life.
Yes, most course providers in Montana allow you to retake the exam if you do not pass on your first attempt. Recademics has a pass guarantee. You can retake the Montana boating exam and course for free if you fail the first time or get your money back.
If you lose your Montana Boater Education Card, you should contact the provider that issued your certificate or the state in which you were certified. There may be a process and fee for issuing a replacement.
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