New Hampshire Marine Patrol Commercial Boat Inspections
Commercial Boat Inspections are available March, April, and May at public sites around NH.
For more information and location details, visit nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/fob/marine-patrol/commercial/index.html.
Regional Inspection Sites for camps in May & June 2020
| DATE | LOCATION | BODY OF WATER | TOWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, June 1 | Camp Deerwood/Squam Lake | Squam | Holderness |
| Fri, June 5 | Pierce Camp Birchmont | Wentworth | Wolfeboro |
| Thu, June 11 | Camp Belknap | Winnipesaukee | Tuftonboro |
| Camp Pasquaney | Newfound | Hebron | |
| Tue, June 16 | South Central Region/Brookline Area | ||
| Wed, June 17 | Camp Huckins | Ossipee | Freedom |
| Camp Brookwoods/Deer Run | Winnipesaukee | Alton | |
| Tue, June 23 | West Central Region at individual camps | ||
| Wed, June 24 | Southwest Region at individual camps | ||
On-site at your camp
Available by appointment at your camp before June 1 or after June 25 for a fee of $198 ($198 for first three hours, $66 each additional hour) if unable to attend at prescribed sites as outlined above.
Attendance Criteria
Boat registrations must be submitted to Marine Patrol Headquarters at least two weeks prior to the inspection date, allowing time to process paperwork. Marine Patrol must be notified at least one week in advance of inspection site choice, so they can schedule your visit and be sure to have your boat registration when you arrive.
Note: Camps may motor to sites on inspection date even though the boat is uninspected. Boats must be assembled and ready for inspection.
New Hampshire Marine Patrol Commercial Boat License Testing
In the State of New Hampshire, a person must obtain a commercial boating license to operate a commercial vessel in compliance with RSA 270-E:22-23. A person must pass an examination before a license to operate a commercial vessel can be issued. The process of getting a commercial boating license begins with submitting an application. This must be done before making an appointment to test. The application takes approximately 10-14 working days to process. Available March through August at Marine Patrol headquarters in Gilford See dates on page 3 of this document or visit nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/fob/marine-patrol/commercial/index.html.
Regional Testing Sites for camps in June 2020
| DATE | LOCATION | TOWN | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, June 22 | Camp Belknap | Tuftonboro | 9:00 am |
| Camp Pasquaney | Hebron | ||
| Tue, June 23 | Camp Merriwood | Orford | 9:00 am |
| Wed, June 24 | Camp Brookwoods/Deer Run | Alton | 9:00 am |
| Camp Fleur de Lis | Fitzwilliam | ||
| Thu, June 25 | Camp Huckins | Freedom | 9:00 am |
| Camp Winaukee | Moultonboro |
License Information
The application must be completed and submitted to NH Marine Patrol, 31 Dock Rd. Gilford, NH 03249 along with a $15 fee. The application is processed at NH Marine Patrol where it is kept on file until the applicant takes the Commercial Boating Exam. There is no classroom requirement for this type of license. The exam consists of 85 multiple-choice questions, and 80% is required to pass. Once you have successfully completed the exam, your license will be issued to you by a Marine Patrol Officer. The license is valid for five years from the date it is processed.
Attendance Criteria
Commercial Boat License applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the test date. All applications must include the licensee’s legal address – not the camp address. When renewing a boat driver's license, it has to be signed by the licensee. Marine Patrol must be notified at least one week in advance of testing site choice. Marine Patrol will no longer test attendees who they do not have scheduled.
Study Guides
The material in the CBL test is covered in NH Boater Safety Course (including practice tests) which is available at nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/fob/marine-patrol/commercial/index.html or www.boat-ed.com/newhampshire/. Boat New Hampshire publication may be used instead of the website for study practice.