Overview

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Montana Boating License Overview

Complete the following 3 steps to get your Montana Boating License

1. Study the Montana Safe Boating Course Manual


2. Take the Montana Boating Exam — Pay only when you pass!

  • Cost: FREE — Pay only when you Pass!
  • 60 Questions (multiple choice)
  • 80% needed to pass (48 right answers)
  • Graded immediately, review all your wrong answers!
Take the Exam

3. Get your Montana Boating License

  • Cost: $29.95 — No hidden fees
  • Print a temporary card — Go boating right away!
  • Your Official Montana Boater Education Card is automatically mailed to your home.

Education Requirement

A Montana Boating License is required for all persons 13 and 14 years of age* who operate a powered vessel over 10 hp on Montana waters.
* Unless accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older.