New Hampshire Boat Course Information
This article provides course information for New Hampshire boaters, including who needs to take the course, course cost, registration requirements, expiration, and what happens after completion.
Who needs to take this course?
You need boater education if you are at least 16 years old and will be operating a motorboat over 25 horsepower or a ski craft in New Hampshire.
Available courses
New Hampshire courses are available through the following options:
- Boat-Ed
- Ilearntoboat
Course information
| Course Information | Boat-Ed | Ilearntoboat |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $32.00 + $17.95 state fee | $40.00 + $9.94 state fee |
| Language(s) | English | English |
| Chapters/Units | 6 Units + Practice Exam | Interactive |
| Format/Time | Online, 3-hour minimum, plus proctored exam | Interactive, 3 hours, plus proctored exam |
| Expiration | 90 days | 90 days |
| Auto Renew | Yes | No |
| Extension(s) | Yes | No |
| Quizzes/Final Exam | Quizzes: 10 questions, 70% to pass, unlimited attempts. Final exam: 75 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. | Final exam: 75 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. |
| Age Restrictions | 16 | 16 |
| Residency Requirement | No | No |
| Registration Requirement(s) | Eye color, hair color, and height | Eye color, hair color, and height |
| Post Course | Print proctored exam voucher immediately. | Print proctored exam voucher immediately. |
| Replacement Card | ilostmycard.com | ilostmycard.com |
Registration requirements
Students taking the New Hampshire course may be required to provide:
- Eye color
- Hair color
- Height
Course expiration and extensions
New Hampshire courses expire after 90 days.
Extensions are available for the following course option:
- Boat-Ed
Ilearntoboat does not offer extensions.
Quizzes and final exam
Exam requirements may vary by course option.
Boat-Ed: Quizzes include 10 questions. Students must score 70% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts. The final exam includes 75 questions, and students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts.
Ilearntoboat: The final exam includes 75 questions. Students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts.
Proctored exam information
After completing the online course, students can immediately print their proctored exam voucher.
The proctored exam voucher includes the link to register for a proctored exam. Students may also receive a token or email link to register.
The voucher expires 365 days from the issue date.
Temporary safe boating certificate
New Hampshire offers a 14-day temporary safe boating certificate option.
This short-term certificate is valid only in New Hampshire and can only be used once.
To participate in the 14-day temporary certificate option, students can contact the New Hampshire Department of Safety at 1-888-254-2125.
Students must be at least 16 years old to take the test and must score 80% or higher to pass. Picture identification is required at the time of the test.
After completing the course
After completing the online course, students can print their proctored exam voucher.
Students must pass the proctored exam to complete the certification process.
Replacement cards
Replacement cards are handled through ilostmycard.com.
Students who need a replacement card should visit: