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Hello, boater! Kansas's online boating course has moved. Click here to go to the latest version of the Boat Kansas course—the official boating safety course of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Kansas certification.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Kansas Boater's License

What is the Kansas boater education card?

  • The Kansas boater education card (also referred to as the Kansas Boaters License) is proof that a boater has demonstrated basic boating knowledge by passing an approved boating safety course and exam.

Do I have to get a Kansas boater education card (Kansas boater's license)?

  • Any person born on or after January 1, 1989, and less than 21 years of age, must complete an approved boater safety education course in order to operate a motorboat or sailboat on Kansas public waters unless accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a person over the age of 17. The supervising person must:

    • Possess a certificate of completion of an approved boater safety education course or...
    • Be exempt from this requirement.
  • Persons 12 to 15 years old who want to operate a personal watercraft by themselves are required to successfully complete an approved boater safety education course and have a valid boater safety education certificate.

What is the minimum age to obtain a Kansas boater education card?

  • There is no minimum age to take the online boat safety exam.

How do I get my Kansas boater education card (Kansas boater's license)?

  • The steps required to get your Kansas boaters license are as follows:
    • Study the Kansas boating safety course material
    • Take the Kansas online boating exam
    • Pay $29.50—one time only, after you pass
    • Upon passing, you will receive your official Kansas boater education card by mail within 7 - 10 business days. This card is commonly known as the Kansas boating license.
  • For a detailed explanation of the Kansas online boating exam process, please visit our Kansas boating license overview page.

How much does the online boater exam cost? How much does the Kansas boater education card cost?

  • The online Certification Exam costs $29.50—one time only, after you pass. There is no charge for the Kansas boater education card .

When will I receive my Kansas boater education card in the mail?

  • Your Kansas boater education card will be mailed to your home within 7 - 10 business days after you pass the exam.

Do I get a temporary card or certificate until my permanent boater's license arrives?

  • Yes. If you pass, you will be able to immediately print out a temporary boating safety education certificate.
  • If you have problems printing out the temporary certificate on your home computer, you may email us at the address shown below, and we can email you a duplicate temporary certificate.

How do I replace my boater education card if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?

  • A duplicate can be issued for a $10 charge if the student took (and passed) the Boat Kansas online course. To obtain a duplicate Kansas card, mail the request with a check for $10, payable to BOAT KANSAS, to:
    BOAT KANSAS
    14086 Proton Rd.
    Dallas, TX 75244
    Be sure to include the student's full name and date of birth in the mailed request for a duplicate card. You may also phone Customer Service to request the duplicate and pay by credit card.

Is anyone exempt from getting the Kansas boater education card (Kansas boater's license)?

  • Any exemptions from the mandatory boater's license requirement are explained in detail on the Who May Operate a Vessel page.

What are the minimum age and boater education requirements to operate a personal watercraft or motorboat on Kansas waters?

  • Kansas's boating safety education requirements and laws about operating a boat or PWC are explained in detail on the Who May Operate a Vessel page.
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