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Who needs to take the New Mexico boaters safety course?
All boaters born after January 1, 1989 must have a New Mexico Boater Education Card to operate any motorized watercraft. BOATERexam.com® is a delegated provider for the New Mexico State Parks.
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New Mexico Boating Regulations and Laws
As of January 1, 2007, all persons born on or after January 1, 1989 who operate a motorboat must have completed a State of New Mexico and NASBLA-approved safe boating education course. The resulting New Mexico Boater Education Card must be carried onboard during operation.
Many boating fatalities occur because boaters aren't educated about boating safety. The New Mexico believes that an educated boater is a safer boater.
Where can I take my safe boating exam and get my Boater Education Card?
You can take your safe boating exam directly on the Internet at BOATERexam.com®. Once you pass the exam your boater education card is mailed to your home. In the meantime, you can print off a Certificate of Completion that can be used as a temporary card to satisfy the New Mexico boating regulations until your permanent boater education card arrives.
Where can I get the boater safety education course material?
All the required safe boating training material to get your boater education card is available at BOATERexam.com®. Simply visit our New Mexico Safe Boating Course section to gain access to the training material. The New Mexico Safe Boating Course is approved by the New Mexico State Parks.
Where can I get more information about New Mexico boating regulations and the New Mexico boater education card?
Answers to most of your questions about the New Mexico Boater Education Card can be found by viewing our Frequently Asked Questions. You may also visit the New Mexico State Parks for additional information, or you can contact us and we will be glad to answer any of your questions.
Did you know?
Many boaters incorrectly use the term "New Mexico Boating License" when referring to their Boater Education Card. The Boater Education Card is NOT a boating license. Unlike a driver's license, your Boater Education Card cannot be revoked and is good for life.
Education Requirement
As of January 1, 2007, all persons born on or after January 1, 1989 who operate a motorboat, sailboat, or PWC must have completed a State of New Mexico and NASBLA-approved safe boating education course. The resulting New Mexico Boater Education Card must be carried onboard during operation.