As of January 2024, Maine now requires anyone born after January 1999 to have a Maine Boating Certificate if operating a boat of more than 25Hp . We do not rent boats to anyone under 25 years old, however, if you have a child who is a secondary operator of any of our boats they will need to take this online course and send us a copy of the certificate once complete. Maine offers a temporary, 14-day certificate for $12.99 and a lifetime certificate for $34.95 Maine Wardens will be stopping folks this summer to check on this so please keep a copy with you!

Step 1

Do you want a New Maine Temporary Boating Certificate or a Lifetime Boating Certificate?

Any person born on or after January 1, 1999, who wishes to operate a motorboat for recreational boating purposes, and that vessel is propelled by a machine capable of producing more than 25 horsepower on the inland waters or territorial waters of Maine, must:
-  Be 12 years of age or older AND-  Possess a Boaters Safety Certificate.
Maine is offering two kinds of courses. One is for a temporary certificate that would allow someone 25 years old or under to operate one of North Haven Rentals’ boats. The certificate is good for 14 days. There is also a “Lifetime” certificate that would be good until you are over 25. North Haven Rentals needs one of these; you choose which you would prefer.

Step 2

What is involved with the Maine Boater Education Course?

Getting started is easy, simply sign up, pay for the official, state-approved course, and visit your student dashboard. The self-paced, online course takes approximately 3 hours. You have unlimited tries to complete the exam. Take the course on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device, and don't worry about completing everything in one sitting, your progress is saved after each lesson. Temporary certificate is $12.99 and Lifetime certificate is $34.95. After you pass the exam you can download and print a certificate. North Haven Rentals must have a copy of either certificate if you fall within the age requirements. (12 through 25). Please email a copy to info@northhavenboatrentals.com It is recommended that you keep a copy of the certificate on board any boat you are in as the Maine Game Wardens will be checking for this new certificate.


Step 3

Temporary Boating Safety & Education Course

  • Ages 12 through 25, good for 14 days

  • The test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions

  • Unlimited re-tries

  • Once complete please email a photo or copy to info@northhavenboatrentals.com

  • Click the button below to take to the official Maine Temporary course.

  • Below button takes you to the BoatTests101 website

Temporary Boating Safety Certificate is $12.99

Only those born after January 1999 are now required to have this certificate.

Step 4

Lifetime Boating Safety & Education Course

  • Ages 12 through 25, does not need to be renewed or updated, valid until age 26

  • The test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions, unlimited re-tries

  • Once completed please email a photo or copy to info@northhavenboatrentals.com

  • Click the button below to take the Lifetime course

  • Below button takes you to the BoatTest101 website

Lifetime Boating Certificate is $34.95

Only those born after January 1999 are now required to have this certificate.