Båtførerregisteret

Båtførerregisteret is run by Norsk Test AS on behalf of the Norwegian Maritime Authority, and holds information about everyone with a valid boating licence.

To operate a jet ski, or a recreational craft that is longer than 8 metres or has an engine of more than 25 hp, you need a boating licence.

People born before 1 January 1980 are exempt from this requirement.

You must register here before you can take the boating licence exam

The boating licence exam costs NOK 940,-.

Lost your licence?

Apply for a duplicate licence

A duplicate licence costs NOK 531,-.

How to get your boating licence

Test centre

Find a test centre to arrange a date and time for your exam.

Boating licence

Your licence is produced and sent by mail as soon as you pass the exam.

Registration

To take the boating licence exam, you must be registered in Båtførerregisteret. Registration costs NOK 940,- and covers one attempt at the exam plus the issuing of your boating licence. Once you are registered, you get your own My page, which gives you a full overview.

Test centre

The boating licence exam is taken at a test centre. The exam is taken on a computer and marked automatically.

You can search for the test centre that suits you best and arrange a time for your exam.

Find a test centre

You can also use the test calendar to sign up directly yourself.

Test calendar

Exam

Before the exam

IMPORTANT: Read this before the exam

Useful resources

To get a feel for what the exam is like, you can take a demo test.

Start demo test

After the exam

Passed: Your licence is produced as soon as you have passed the exam and your profile photo has been approved. It normally arrives within 2–3 weeks.

Not passed: You can try again after 14 days. Pay for the resit on My page.

My page

Boating licence

The boating licence lets you operate Norwegian leisure boats up to 15 metres long and up to 50 knots, within Norway's borders. If you are going boating abroad, you may also need an International Certificate of Competence (ICC). If the boat can do 50 knots or more, you also need a high-speed certificate.

Lost or stolen licence

If you have lost your boating licence, you can apply for a new one by filling in a duplicate application on My page . If you don't have a profile, you need to register first. The service costs NOK 531,-.

How to apply

International Certificate of Competence (ICC)

For anyone who wants to operate a boat on holiday.

If you plan to operate a boat abroad, your Norwegian boating licence may not be enough. The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is an international standard for recreational boating certificates.

You can read more about the scheme and find the application form at the Norwegian Maritime Authority.

Any other questions?

You may find the answer among the questions we are most often asked about the boating licence exam and the boating licence. If not, you are welcome to contact us.

I have lost my boating licence. What do I do?

You can apply for a new licence (a duplicate licence).

Apply for a duplicate licence

I don't have a Norwegian national identity number. How can I register?

Without a Norwegian national identity number (fødselsnummer), you register for the exam through one of our test centres. Contact the test centre directly.

Find a test centre near you

Can I operate a boat abroad with the boating licence?

The boating licence entitles you to operate a boat in Norway. It may not be recognised in other countries, so we recommend that you check the rules where you are going.

Many countries require an International Certificate of Competence (ICC), an international standard for recreational boating certificates.

Read about the ICC and find the application form at the Norwegian Maritime Authority

Can I use my foreign boating licence in Norway?

Yes, Norway accepts foreign boating licences, provided that:

you carry the original licence with you
the licence includes a description of it in English
you have an English translation of the syllabus your licence covers
that syllabus covers the curriculum for the Norwegian boating licence

If you are unsure about your licence, contact us or the Norwegian Maritime Authority.

Email bat@norsktest.no Email the Norwegian Maritime Authority

Can I get a boating licence on the basis of higher maritime education or certificates?

Yes, if you have one of the following:

Recreational skipper certificate or recreational boat skipper certificate (D5L/D5LA)
Deck officer certificate
Military maritime certificates of an equivalent level
A recognised foreign boating licence or certificate of competence with the same or higher operating rights than the Norwegian boating licence. Attach documentation showing that the licence is nationally recognised.

If you have other theoretical qualifications, you must send us sufficient documentation yourself. It must show that the education covers the main elements of the boating licence exam curriculum. For example, it is not enough to refer to a diploma listing “Prosjekt til fordypning” (in-depth project) or “Tverrfaglig eksamen” (interdisciplinary exam). Also attach the course plan or learning outcomes that describe the content of the subject.

You do this by applying for a duplicate licence.

Apply for a duplicate licence

See all questions and answers

Email: bat@norsktest.no
Phone: 7897 3500
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–15:00

Båtførerregisteret

How to get your boating licence