Any Tennessee resident born after January 1, 1989, must show the TWRA-issued wallet Boating Safety Education Certificate as proof of successful completion of the TWRA Boating Safety exam.
No other certificate will be accepted as meeting the requirements of the law. The Tennessee mandatory boating education law is similar to the driver’s license law. You acquire the study materials, study, and then take an approved boating safety exam administered by an approved representative of the TWRA
The certification is not required if there is an adult (18 years old or older) on board to take immediate control of the vessel. However, this adult, if born after January 1, 1989, must have the boating education certification.
If you were born after January 1, 1989, TWRA will accept any NASBLA approved boating safety certificate.
To schedule an appointment to take the TWRA Boating Exam contact Margo Brown or Wayne Schobel.
TWRA Boating Exams will not be given on Saturdays.
A person may take a course or study the material anywhere, but he/she must take a monitored exam provided by the TWRA Boating Division.
No one under the age of 11 may take the exam.
The $10.00 type 600 exam permit must be purchased before taking the exam. This permit may be purchased where ever a hunting/fishing license is sold. (WalMart, Marinas, etc.)
This permit is good for as many times as it takes to pass the exam. The type 600 permit does not expire. The exam may only be taken 2 times in one day, but may be taken every day until passed.
Here is what you will need to bring when you come to your appointment:
Your type 600 exam permit
An I.D. (or parent with I.D. if under 18)
