Q. What is the "Kansas Boater Education Card"?
A.
The Boater Education Card (also referred to as the Kansas Boaters License) is proof of competency of the basic rules of the water that all boaters should know.
Q. Do I have to get the Kansas boaters license?
A.
If you are born on or after January 1, 1989 and less than 21 years of age you are required to get the Boater Education Card to operate any motorized boat or sailboat on Kansas waters.
Q. How do I get my Kansas boaters license?
A.
The steps required to get your Kansas boaters license are as follows:
- Study the Kansas boating safety course manual
- Take the Kansas online boating exam
- Pay for your exam
- Print off your Certificate of Completion
- Wait for your Boater Education Card to arrive in the mail 3-5 weeks later
For a complete overview of the Kansas online boating exam process, please
visit our Kansas Boating License Online Exam Process
overview page.
Q. What if I don't pass the Kansas Boating Test?
A. No problem. At BoaterExam.com™, we have a Pay ony when you Pass policy.
There is no cost to retry the exam if you do not pass. You
will receive your score and be allowed to review any of your wrong answers. You
can then review the course material and take the exam again at no cost to you.
Q. How much does the exam cost?
A.
The cost of the exam is $24.95. There is no cost to get your Boater Education Card which will be mailed to you home within 3-5 weeks.
Q. What payment methods are accepted?
A. We accept payments by VISA, Mastercard, and PayPal.
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Q. What is the "Certificate of Completion"?
A.
The Certificate of Completion is a temporary proof of competency and proves that you took a boater education course and passed.
Q. When will I receive my Boater Education Card in the mail?
A.
Your card will arrive in 3-5 weeks from the date you take your exam.
Q. Do I have a time limit for the exam?
A.
No. The exam is not timed but inactive exams will be erased after 12 hours.
Q. Can I write the exam at any time? Day or Night?
A.
Yes. The exam is available to you at any time of the day, every day of the week.
Q. How many questions are on the exam?
A.
The exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions.
Q. What is the passing grade?
A.
The passing grade is 84%, or 51 correct answers out of 60 questions.
Q. Is anyone exempt from getting the Boater Education Card?
A.
Yes. If you are in the presence and direct
supervision of a person who is at least 18 years of age, you do not require the
card.
Supervisor requirements are as follows:
- The supervisor must possess a certificate of completion of an approved
boater safety education course, or
- The supervisor must be exempt from the above requirement.
Q. What are the technical requirements for the online boating test?
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