http://www.trailers.mndnr.gov
If you trailer a boat or water-related equipment like docks and lifts in Minnesota, you must take AIS training and get a trailer decal.
• Online training will be available here in January 2015.
• Paper home-study training packets will also be available in January 2015 by calling 651-351-2000.
• Trailer decals are required on trailers starting July 1, 2015.
What is it?
Beginning in 2015 a new trailer decal requirement is scheduled to start. The new law requires anyone who transports watercraft or water-related equipment like docks and lifts with a trailer in Minnesota to complete an aquatic invasive species training course. After completing the course, you receive a decal that must be displayed on your trailer.
Who needs to take the training?
Anyone who transports watercraft or water-related equipment with a trailer in Minnesota needs to complete training and display the decal.
Anyone who transports watercraft or water-related equipment with a trailer in Minnesota needs to complete training and display the decal.
How often do I need to renew?
Every three years you need to complete training and get a new trailer decal.
Every three years you need to complete training and get a new trailer decal.
What if I have more than one trailer?
Once you complete the course you can receive extra decals if you own or use multiple trailers for watercraft or water-related equipment.
How much does it cost?
Costs of online training and paper home-study course are being determined and will be posted as soon as possible.
Once you complete the course you can receive extra decals if you own or use multiple trailers for watercraft or water-related equipment.
How much does it cost?
Costs of online training and paper home-study course are being determined and will be posted as soon as possible.
When can I trailer a watercraft or water-related equipment?
You can trailer watercraft or water-related equipment as soon as you finish training. You’ll get a temporary completion certificate at the end of the training that you keep with you until your decal arrives in the mail.
You can trailer watercraft or water-related equipment as soon as you finish training. You’ll get a temporary completion certificate at the end of the training that you keep with you until your decal arrives in the mail.
Where can I get a decal?
You can only get the decal mailed to you after completing the training course. It is not available for purchase at DNR or Deputy Registrar offices.
You can only get the decal mailed to you after completing the training course. It is not available for purchase at DNR or Deputy Registrar offices.
Where do I display the decal?
The decal must be adhered to the side of the trailer frame tongue near the hitch in a manner that is readily visible and does not interfere with the display of any other trailer registration requirements.
The decal must be adhered to the side of the trailer frame tongue near the hitch in a manner that is readily visible and does not interfere with the display of any other trailer registration requirements.
How is this different from past AIS decals for my boat or trailer?
There have been aquatic invasive species decals required for boats and inspection stickers for trailers in the past but they are no longer required. You only need this new decal.
There have been aquatic invasive species decals required for boats and inspection stickers for trailers in the past but they are no longer required. You only need this new decal.
I bought a new trailer and need to get a decal on it. What do I do?
If you already completed training in the past three years and need a decal for a new trailer, you can purchase another decal.
If you already completed training in the past three years and need a decal for a new trailer, you can purchase another decal.
Is the AIS trailer training required by law?
Yes. Beginning July 1, 2015 the new trailer decal is required. The training course will be available starting in January 2015 so people can get their training and decal before the law goes into effect.
Yes. Beginning July 1, 2015 the new trailer decal is required. The training course will be available starting in January 2015 so people can get their training and decal before the law goes into effect.
I don’t have access to a computer; can I take this training in person?
The course is available either online or through a paper home-study course.
Call 651-351-2000 to request a paper copy or ask questions.
The course is available either online or through a paper home-study course.
Call 651-351-2000 to request a paper copy or ask questions.
How long does the trailer training take?
The online training takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. There are a few optional sections that add a little more time but aren’t required to complete the course.
The online training takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. There are a few optional sections that add a little more time but aren’t required to complete the course.
Where can I get more information?
Contact 651-351-2000 to request a paper copy or ask questions.
Contact 651-351-2000 to request a paper copy or ask questions.
I’m visiting Minnesota from another state with my boat and trailer. Do I still need a decal?
Minnesota law states that anyone transporting watercraft or water-related equipment in Minnesota needs to complete training and display the decal on their trailer. You can register for the class and get a temporary pass that gives you 7 days to complete the training.
Minnesota law states that anyone transporting watercraft or water-related equipment in Minnesota needs to complete training and display the decal on their trailer. You can register for the class and get a temporary pass that gives you 7 days to complete the training.
I’m just traveling through Minnesota from another state with my boat and trailer. Do I still need a decal?
Yes, Minnesota law states that anyone transporting watercraft or water-related equipment in Minnesota needs to complete training and display the decal on their trailer.
Yes, Minnesota law states that anyone transporting watercraft or water-related equipment in Minnesota needs to complete training and display the decal on their trailer.
I just found out about this and can’t take the class before I transport my boat. What can I do?
You can register for the class and get a temporary pass that gives you 7 days to complete the training.
You can register for the class and get a temporary pass that gives you 7 days to complete the training.
I violated invasive species law and have been ordered by a conservation officer to take training. Is this the course I need?
Yes, if you have been convicted of violating Minnesota invasive species law involving water-related equipment (Minnesota Statute 84D), you must successfully complete this training course before continuing to operate or use water-related equipment.
Yes, if you have been convicted of violating Minnesota invasive species law involving water-related equipment (Minnesota Statute 84D), you must successfully complete this training course before continuing to operate or use water-related equipment.
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