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    Title: Boat Master License
    Alternate Title:
    Description:

    A holder of a Boat Master license may operate any vessel navigating inland waters of the state of Minnesota that is propelled by machinery or sails and is carrying more than six passengers for hire. Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)


    Subject: Watercraft
    Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:10:45 PM
    Modification Date: 8/16/2024 4:58:28 PM
    Agency Name: Labor and Industry (DLI), Minnesota Department of
    Agency URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov
    Agency Description: The agency oversees the state's programs for apprenticeship, construction codes and licensing, dual-training (PIPELINE Program), occupational safety and health, wage and hour standards, workers' compensation and youth skills training programs. The Office of Combative Sports, within the Department of Labor & Industry, ensures Minnesota's combative sporting events are conducted in a manner that minimizes injuries and ensures fair competition.
    Agency Phone: 651-284-5005
    Agency Fax: Agency URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov
    Agency Address:
    443 Lafayette Road N.

    St. Paul
    MN 55155

    Division Name: Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD)
    Division URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/our-areas-service/construction-codes-and-licensing
    Division Description:
    Division Phone: Division Fax: Division URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/our-areas-service/construction-codes-and-licensing
    Unit Name: CCLD Licensing and Certification Services
    Unit URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/our-areas-service/construction-codes-and-licensing
    Unit Description:
    Unit Phone: 651-284-5034
    Unit Fax: Contact person(s): DLI.License@state.mn.us
    Unit URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/our-areas-service/construction-codes-and-licensing
    Audience: Application URL: https://www.dli.mn.gov/ims
    Renewal URL: https://www.dli.mn.gov/ims
    Versa URL:
    Requirements:

    Review:

    Boat Master License

    Requirements for operating boats for hire

    Requirements and qualifications

    • At least 15 hours of supervised training experience operating a boat for hire.
    • Affidavit signed by the licensed boat master who supervised the applicant's training experience.
    • Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
    • Application must be signed.
    • Must pass license examination with a score of at least 70 percent.

    Application process

    • You must pass a written exam for a boat master license. To take the exam, all required applicant information must be provided for the application to be processed, including signed and notarized affidavits of training experience

    • You can apply online to be approved to take the exam.

    • The exam fee is $50.

    • The applicant is notified by mail to schedule an exam date online.

    • When you are approved to take the exam you will be given instructions about how to schedule your exam.

    • View more information about exams

    Access iMS to begin the license application or renewal process

    Exemption
    Individuals holding a valid, current charter boat captain's license issued by the United States Coast Guard are considered licensed to carry passengers for hire in Minnesota and not required to obtain this license.

    Exams

    • Exam is 40 questions (closed book)
    • Exam covers operation, maintenance inspection, and operator licensing of boats carrying passengers for hire.
    • Exam results are mailed to applicant after the completed exam is scored.

    Rules: 5225.6150

    Statutes: 326.94

    Forms:

    License exam application


    Fees:

    $50 application fee (exam qualification only)

    $80 license fee

    $120 renewal fee


    Period of Issuance:

    Two years, expiring in the biennial anniversary month after the license was originally issued.


    Length of Determination:

    Properly completed applications are processed in a timely manner. All required applicant information must be provided for the application to be processed, including affidavits of training experience. Affidavits must be signed and notarized. The applicant is notified by mail to schedule an examination date online.


    Other Info:
    Activity: Watercraft
    Boats
    Boats Carrying Passengers for Hire
    License Detail URL:

    Boat Master License

    Requirements for Boats-for-Hire

    License and Registration Lookup

    Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry (DLI)

         


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