Snowmobile safety training

Youth Certification

Requirements

• Youth ages 11-15 are eligible for certification.
• Must attend and pass a youth snowmobile safety certification class.

Classes

• Check currently scheduled classes listed below.
• Contact your local Conservation Officer
• Check your local newspaper
• Check additional info at the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association Web site.

Fees

• Class fees are from $5 to $10, and will be collected by the instructor. Checks must be made payable to the Dept. of Natural Resources.

General Information

The youth snowmobile safety training class is an introductory class of approximately 12 hours, designed primarily for the snowmobile rider with little or no experience in snowmobile operation. The course includes a hands-on operating field day.

For general information on snowmobile safety training call (888) 646-6367 or (651) 296-6157.

Duplicate snowmobile certificates can be obtained by calling (888) 646-6367 or (651) 296-6157. There is a $5 replacement fee.

Adult Certification

Requirements

• Ages 16 and older are eligible for certification.
• Certification required by law for anyone born after December 31, 1976.
• Must complete and pass an Independent Study Snowmobile CD, or a Youth Snowmobile Certification class.

Classes

• Check currently scheduled classes listed below.
• Contact your local Conservation Officer
• Check your local newspaper
• Check additional info at the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association Web site.

Fees

• $10 fee mailed in with completed Independent Study Snowmobile CD Certificate.
• Class fees are from $5 to $10, and will be collected by the instructor. Checks must be made payable to the Dept. of Natural Resources.

General Information

Adult snowmobile safety certification is for snowmobile operators age 16 and over. Anyone born after December 31, 1976 is required by law to hold snowmobile certification. The course is designed to show the student the most common causes for snowmobile accidents in Minnesota, and how to avoid becoming an accident statistic.

To obtain the Snowmobile Safety Training CD, or for general information, please call (888) 646-6367, (651) 296-6157, or (800) 366-8917, or email at info@dnr.state.mn.us.

Duplicate snowmobile certificates can be obtained by calling (888) 646-6367 or (651) 296-6157. There is a $5 replacement fee