Self-Certification Instructions

IMPORTANT

  • You must have the students’ Social Security Number and a method of payment (Visa, Mastercard or check) to complete the certification process.
  • If you do not complete the steps below, there will be no record of your completion of the safety course, and you may be subject to re-taking the course.
  1. From a computer with internet access, a printer and Adobe Acrobat Reader, log on to mndnr.gov. Make sure your pop-up blocker is turned to OFF on your computer.
  2. Click on “Buy a License.” Click on the “Get Started” button.
  3. On the Customer Identification Page, search for the student using their full Social Security Number and Date of Birth. Please remember that state law requires you to provide your Social Security Number when purchasing a hunting or fishing License. (MN Residents 21 and older must search by Driver’s License Number, Date of Birth, and last four digits of their Social Security Number.)
  4. If a record does NOT exist a message will appear in red that says, “Unable to locate customer using information found.” A “Create New Customer” box will appear at the top of your computer screen.
  5. Click on the “Create New Customer” box. Click on “Individual Customer.” Enter the student’s Social Security Number and Date of Birth. Click “Continue.” Enter all required information using the front side of this form and then click on “Submit.”
  6. If a record exists, check the Full Legal Name, Date of Birth, and Address for accuracy and make changes as needed by clicking on the “Edit Customer Info” box. Name and Date of Birth corrections can be made by calling the MN DNR toll free at 1-877-348-0498. Click on “Submit” to save your changes.
  7. Click on “Safety Training Self Certification.” From the list, select “Firearms Safety Education Certificate.”
  8. Enter the Certificate Number and Instructor Number as it is shown on the front of this form. Click “Add to Cart and Begin Checkout.” (Certificate number example: F1198765. Instructor number example: 9865.)
  9. Click on “Proceed to checkout.” Enter payment information and click on “Submit.”
  10. Click on “Prepare License(s) for Printing.” Print out the Certificate and save to your computer.

If the certificate does not print, a box will appear that will ask: Did the license display correctly? Select the “NO” button and you will be prompted to open or save your certificate.

Select “Open” and print from PDF file. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PRINT THE SAFETY TRAINING CERTIFICATE. You may also save the certificate on your computer. A CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE MAILED TO THE STUDENT. (Laminating the certificate will increase its durability.)

If you do not have access to a computer and/or the internet, you may call the MN DNR License Center at 651-297-1230 (from the Twin Cities area), or toll free, 1-877-348-0498, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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