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The equivalency exam is a 75-question, multiple-choice exam designed for experienced boaters. The exam is administered by a proctor at a pre-scheduled location. The test covers all aspects of boating safety in Oregon. Most questions test the boater's knowledge of power boating, as well as questions on personal watercraft and sailboating. The equivalency exam is NOT for everyone. Even experienced boaters are encouraged to study for the exam. BoatOregon - A Course On Responsible Boating, is available from the Marine Board or your local marine patrol office.
Boat Oregon - A Course on Responsible Boating: This study guide includes chapter review exercises to help you prepare for the equivalency exam.
These study guides are available for FREE from the Oregon State Marine Board office in Salem or your local Sheriff's Office.
To order a copy, send a $4 check or money order (shipping and handling) to the Marine Board, P.O. Box 14760, Salem, OR 97309-5065. Add $1 for each additional copy included in an order. (One book = $4, two = $5, three = $6, etc.)
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Equivalency Exams are proctored by Marine Patrol officers in the following counties. Pre-registration is required. Often times officers are on patrol in the field, so please leave your name and contact phone number and your call will be returned about registering for an equivalency exam.
Baker
- Call Deputy Adam Robb, (541) 523-6415 for information on local equivalency exams.
Benton
- Corvallis - Exams offered first Monday of each month, 10 a.m. at 185 NW 5th. Pre-registration required. Call (541) 766-6858.
Clackamas
- Clackamas - Pre-register through the Clackamas County Sheriffs Boathouse at (503) 655-8650. Leave a message on the answering machine with your name, phone number and desire to take an equivalency exam. A deputy will contact you when two or more are signed up, to schedule an exam date/time that works best. Testing is at the sheriffs office, located at 82nd & Sunnybrook in Clackamas.
Clatsop
- Astoria - Pre-register through the Clatsop County Sheriffs Office at (503) 325-8635. Test location is the Sheriff's Office 355 7th.
- Jewell - Pre-register through the Clatsop County Sheriffs Office at (503) 325-8635. Test location is at the Jewell Substation, 29532 Hwy 202.
- Knappa - Pre-register through the Clatsop County Sheriffs Office at (503) 325-8635. Test location is at the Knappa Sheriffs Substation, 92435 Svensen Rd.
- Seaside - Pre-register through the Clatsop County Sheriffs Office at (503) 325-8635. Call for testing information.
- Warrenton - Pre-register through the Clatsop County Sheriffs Office at (503) 325-8635. Test location is at the Warrenton Fire Deptartment on 201 S. Main Street.
Columbia
- Call SGT Russ George (503) 366-4602 for information on local equivalency exams.
Coos
- Call Deputy Doug Strain at (541) 396-3121 ext 742 for information on equivalency exams.
Crook
- Prineville - One-hour Equivalency Exam offered periodically. Pre-study is required. You must obtain the Boat Oregon Book from the Sheriff's Office, 308 E. 2nd St. in Prineville and study the material in order to pass. Those who pass will be eligible to obtain their Boater Education Card through the Oregon State Marine Board. All material will be provided by the Sheriff's Office. For more information please call The Crook County Marine Patrol Office at (541) 447-6398.
Curry
- Gold Beach - Curry County Sheriffs Office is located at 450 N. Ellensburg. For more information contact Deputy Ted Heath at (541) 247-3250. Equivalency exams are held on Sundays at 9:30 a.m by appointment.
Deschutes
- Bend - Pre-register through the Deschutes County Marine Patrol, (541) 550-4856.
- Exams scheduled for: TBA Call County Sheriff Office for test dates.
- 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Exams held at 63333 West Highway 20 -Sheriff's Office.
Douglas
- Call the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at (541) 440-4447 for more information and to schedule an exam.
Gilliam
- Call Deputy Jesse Labenske, (541) 384-2851 or (541) 980-2145.
Grant
- None offered at this time.
Harney
- Burns: Call Sr. Tr. Randy Caldwell with OSP at 541-573-6132 ext. 23 to pre-register.
Hood
- Hood River - Tests will be scheduled as community interest dictates. Contact Deputy Mike Anderson, Hood River County Marine Patrol at (541) 386-2098.
Jackson
- Medford / White City - Pre-register through the Jackson County Sheriffs Office at (541) 864-8844
- Office is located at 620 Antelope, in White City.
- Tests are scheduled for Saturdays 9:00am-10:00am.
Jefferson
- Pre-register through the Jefferson County Sheriff Office. Call Sgt. Marc Heckathorn at (541) 475-6520 x 4315 for more information.
Josephine
- Grants Pass - Pre-register through the Josephine County Sheriffs Office, Deputy Ernie Fields at (541) 474-5125 for testing dates and times.
- Grants Pass - Instructor Tom Miller is authorized to teach abbreviated 4-hour courses and to proctor equivalency exams. Contact Tom Miller for more information: 541-295-0811.
Klamath
- Klamath Falls - Testing will be held Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excluding recognized state and federal holidays). Testing held at Sheriffs Office, 3300 Vandenberg Rd. No appointment necessary!
Lake
- Lakeview - Call Oregon State Police, (541) 947-2267, for information on local equivalency exams.
Lane
- Eugene - Please contact Rick Parsons (USCGA Eugene) at (541) 463-1797 or George Darrough at (541) 485-1776 regarding scheduling an exam.
Lincoln
- Newport -Pre-register through Lincoln County Sheriffs Office, Deputy Bruce McGuire at (541) 265-4277 x 4465. Exam is held at 840 NE 7th, Newport.
Linn
- Albany - Exams scheduled for (TBA) at the the Linn County Sheriff's Office, 1115 Jackson St., SE, in Albany. Contact Linn County Marine Patrol at 1-800-884-3911.
Malheur
- Ontario/Vale - Equivalency Exams offered upon request. Pre-register through the Malheur County Sheriffs Office, Deputy Anthony Hackman, (541) 473-5126.
- Location: 151 B Street W., Vale, OR 97918
Marion
- Salem/Stayton - Exam offered third Wednesday of each month, 7:00pm-9:00pm Call Marion County Sheriffs Office, Deputy David Zahn at (503) 584-7513 to pre-register for equivalency exam.
- Salem - Equivalency exams offered upon request. Call the Education Section at (503) 378-2635 to schedule an exam. Exam is given at the Marine Board Office, 435 Commercial St. NE #400 (see map).
Morrow
- Heppner - Tests held at Stokes Landing Senior Center. Contact Morrow County Sheriffs Office, Sergeant Randy Rayburn at (541) 676-5317 for dates and times.
Multnomah
- Portland Metro area - Pre-registration required. Call Multnomah County Sheriffs Office at (503) 988-6788 (River Patrol Office) to schedule an exam time.
Polk
- Dallas - Pre-register through the Polk County Sheriffs Office, at (503) 623-9251. Office is located at 850 Main Street in Dallas.
- All tests will be at 7:00 p.m. in the main conference room at the Polk County Courthouse next to the Sheriffs Office.
Sherman
- Call Deputy Cliff Jett at (541) 565-3622 for information on local equivalency exams.
Tillamook
- Pacific City - Pre-register contact Tillamook County Sheriffs Office, Deputy Kelly Awe, at (503) 815-3316. Equivalency exams can be taken at the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office -5995 Long Prairie Rd., Tillamook, 97141.
- Tillamook/Garibaldi - Pre-register contact Tillamook County Sheriffs Office at (503) 815-3316. A Marine Deputy will contact you to arrange for date and time. Exams held at the US Coast Guard Station, 1200 Garibaldi Ave., Hwy 101, Garibaldi.
Umatilla
- Pendleton - Free 4-hour class and test. Call 541-966-3601 for test dates. Study book is "Boat Oregon" and is available at the Umatilla County Justice Center, 4700 NW Pioneer Place in Pendleton.
- Hermiston - Free 4-hour Class and test. Call 541-966-3601 for test dates. Study book is "Boat Oregon" and is available at, 950 SE Columbia Ave. Suite 128 in Hermiston.
Union
- LaGrande - Contact Deputy Dayton Sibley at 541-786-1054 to pre-register.
Wallowa
- Enterprise - Pre-register by calling Joe Reeves, 541-426-3131.
Wasco
- The Dalles - Call the Wasco County Marine Patrol at (541) 506-2580 for class information.
Washington
- Hillsboro - Pre-register through the Washington County Sheriffs Office at (503) 846-6310. Office is located at 215 SW Adams in Hillsboro.
Wheeler
- None offered at this time.
Yamhill
- McMinnville - Pre-register through the Yamhill County Sheriffs Office, Sgt. Steve Warden (503) 434-7506. Office is located at 535 E. 5th St, Rm 143.
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