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)?
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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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