Or request home study materials by emailing by calling 61 and leaving your name and address. You can also purchase the Type 605 from anyplace that sells hunting/fishing licenses. Once all is updated you need to purchase a Type 605 Boat Certification Card (located in the Specialty section) and a new card will be mailed to you. If your boating safety card is lost or stolen, you need to log on to In the licensing section, update with current personal information. How do I replace my lost or stolen boating safety card? If you are a non-Tennessee resident born after January 1, 1989, and visiting Tennessee and operating a boat with more than 8.5 horsepower, you will need a boating education certification approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).Įven if you do not need the certification, by getting one, you may save on your boat insurance. If you are a Tennessee resident born after January 1, 1989, and operating a boat with more than 8.5 horsepower, then you need the certification. Who needs a Tennessee boating education certification? Be sure to check the location’s website or social media to find out what, if any restrictions exist. Because of COVID 19 and variants, some locations may have restrictions. Locations are listed below by geographic regions.
