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Who needs to take the Kansas boaters safety course?

All boaters between the ages of 12 and 20 years must have a Kansas Boater Education Card to operate any motorized watercraft or sailboat. BOATERexam.com^® is a delegated provider for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

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This official Kansas boating safety course is approved by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

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512 SE 25th Ave.
Pratt, KS 67124
http://www.kdwpt.state.ks.us

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FAQs about getting a Kansas Boating License

Below are some common questions about safe boating rules & regulations.

How much does the boat safety course cost?

There is a one-time fee of $39.95 paid to BOATERexam.com®. It includes unlimited attempts at the final exam.

What payment methods are accepted?

We accept payments by VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, PayPal, and Prepaid vouchers.

What is the "Certificate of Completion"?

The Certificate of Completion is a temporary proof of competency and proves that you took a boater education course and passed.

What is the Kansas Boating Safety Certificate?

Kansas Boating Safety Certificate (also known as the Kansas boating license or boaters license) is proof that you have met the mandatory boat safety education requirements for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Boating Safety Certificate is good for life and does not need to be renewed.

I do not have a driver's license. Can I still get the Kansas boater license?

Yes. You are not required to have a state driver's license in order to obtain a Boating Safety Certificate.

How can I get my Kansas boating license?

You can obtain your Kansas Boating Safety Certificate in 4 easy steps:

Pay the one-time fee of $39.95 – free unlimited retries of the final exam
Study the Kansas Boaters Safety Course
Study the Kansas Boating License Test
Print your Certificate of Completion, and receive your Kansas Boating Safety Certificate within 8-10 business days

This official Kansas boaters safety course is approved by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

How long is the boat safety course and boater license good for?

The boater license is good for life.

Is anyone exempt from obtaining the Kansas boating license?

Yes, there are certain exemptions from the boat safety education requirement. For more information, check out the Kansas Boating Laws page.

Is there a time limit to complete the online course?

You can take the online course at any time, day or night. However, courses must be completed within 90 days of payment at which time your access to the course will expire.

How many questions are on the exam?

The exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions.

What is the passing grade?

The passing grade is 84%, or 51 correct answers out of 60 questions.

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