It's the Law—Quick Reference

Snowmobile Education Requirement

A person under eighteen years of age shall not operate a snowmobile on designated public land or ice or land purchased with snowmobile registration funds in this state without obtaining a valid safety certificate issued by the department and having the certificate in the person’s possession.

The snowmobile education course is designed to teach students the principles of safe snowmobiling and how snowmobiling affects other people and the environment. See more information on age requirements and safety certificates.

Snowmobile Education Options

Students can either attend an eight hour instruction session or complete a home study course. Students must complete a written exam with a minimum score of 80%. The education manual reviews the basics of snowmobiling including operation, maintenance, environmental impacts, regulations, ethics, and winter survival. There is a $5.00 fee for this course.

For class information or to order a home study packet contact the Iowa DNR Phone Center at 515-281-5918. You can also search our statewide online database.

If, as a student, you require reasonable accommodations to participate in a classroom type education program, please advise the listed contact person at the time of pre-registration.