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The DNR and its volunteer instructors hold hundreds of the various classes and certify thousands of students every year:- Firearms safety: Nearly 800 classes and more than 23,000 number of students certified
- ATV safety: Approximately 150 classes and more than 2,600 number of students certified
- Snowmobile safety: More than 200 classes and 4,000 number of students certified
While classes are held in every part of Minnesota, each year there are people who can't obtain certification - or must travel a long distance - because they waited too long to sign up for an open class. Still want to wait? Then consider signing up to receive an email whenever new classes are added.
Certification required by law for residents born after December 31, 1976.
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Youth Certification
ATTENTION: There are two options for Youth Snowmobile Safety certification. A ‘TRADITIONAL COURSE’ or an ‘ONLINE COURSE’. Both courses cover snowmobile safety, operation, and laws. You must complete one OR the other.1) TRADITIONAL COURSE
- Youth ages 11-15
- Meets two or more times
- Eight hours minimum classroom
- Includes a riding performance course
- Lead by trained volunteer instructors
- Certificate becomes valid at age 12
2) ONLINE COURSE
- Youth ages 11-15
- Complete one of the online courses:
- Student attends a one day class room review and riding performance course*
- Lead by trained volunteer instructors
- Certificate becomes valid at age 12
Adult Certification (ages 16 and up)
Minnesota requires snowmobile certification by law for anyone born after December 31, 1976. Adult snowmobile safety certification is for snowmobile operators age 16 and over.- Complete one of the online courses:
- Or may complete a Youth Snowmobile Certification class