I was referring to the temporary paper license you get for taking the course online. This is taken from the first page of the Boater Safety Course online.
A few easy steps is all it takes for you to comply with the law and save money:
Study the Boat New Hampshire online course material in each chapter and then complete the chapter exercises.
Compare your answers to the correct answers for that exercise. Re-study any material you may have answered incorrectly.
Continue in this manner until all six boating education chapters have been covered.
Take the Practice Test as many times as you like—free of charge—to ensure you've mastered the information. A different set of questions is presented each time you take the boat safety test.
Then if you wish to receive your New Hampshire Boater Education Certificate, take the Certification Exam. There is a $15 charge when you complete the certification exam that will be collected online, payable by a valid credit card and collected via a secure transaction using Verisign Secure Server Digital ID. This fee is collected whether you pass or fail. Follow the directions found at the beginning of the certification test. You must be at least 16 years old to take the online exam and to be eligible for your New Hampshire Boater Education Certificate. NOTE: If you are required to take a boating safety course because you have received a boating citation, you must take a classroom course.
If you pass the online boating test (achieve a score of 80% or better), you will be able to immediately print out a temporary New Hampshire Boater Education Certificate that will be valid for 45 days. If you pass, you will also be able to purchase your permanent New Hampshire Boater Education Certificate online, which will then be mailed to you by the New Hampshire Marine Patrol before your temporary certificate expires.
Passing the New Hampshire boating safety course will also make you eligible for a discount on your boat or PWC insurance with many insurance providers.Send a copy of your New Hampshire Boater Education Certificate to your boat insurance agency and start receiving your insurance savings!