Are there any age or operator restrictions for driving a boat in Kentucky?

No minimum age required to take this online course.

Are senior citizens exempt from obtaining their boater education card?

No. Everyone who wants to operate a watercraft must under go boater safety course.

What is the minimum age to take this course?

No, there is no minimum age to take this course

How long will it take to complete the Kentucky boater education course?

The course takes a minimum of 3 hours

Do I have to complete the course in one sitting?

No, you can do it over one sitting or as many sittings as you would like

Do I need to be a resident of Kentucky to take this course?

No, you do not need to be a resident of Kentucky to take this course

I failed a chapter quiz. Did I fail the Kentucky boater education course?

No, you did not fail the course and need to try again

What score do I need to pass chapter quizzes?

You need to score 0.00% to pass chapter quizzes

How many questions are there on the exam?

The final exam has 60 questions.

What score do I need to pass the final online exam?

You need to score 0.00% to pass the final online exam

Do you have practice questions before taking the official exam?

There are quizzes at the end of each chapter in the boater education course

Is it an open book exam?

No, it is not an open book exam

Do I have take the course before I write the exam?

Yes, you must pass the course before taking the exam

Do you have a soft copy of the materials so I can review it offline?

No, we do not the materials available offline

Is there a practical exam before I can start driving a boat or I just need the boater's education card?

Yes, you must pass (the course and) the exam before you can drive a boat

Does passing the boater education course give me a foundation to take other boating courses?

Yes, the boater education course provides a foundation for other boating courses

How do I get my Kentucky boater card after completing the course?

Once you have passed the exam you can then print your boating certificate and start boating. Your permanent boater's card will be mailed to you in 2 to 3 weeks.

How do I get my temporary certificate of completion?

You can print your temporary certificate from your dashboard after logging in

What is the proof of online course completion?

Once you pass and pay for the Kentucky boater course, you will be able to immediately print out the Certificate of Completion. This is your proof of online course completion. You can print the Certificate of Completion right then, and/or request that a PDF be emailed to you.

How long is the validity of my Kentucky boater education card?

The Kentucky boater education card is good for your lifetime

Will boaters who have previously taken a boating safety course be required to take another course or test?

No, if you took a boater education course in another state or in Canada, it will be recognized in Kentucky

Will I ever have to renew my Kentucky education card?

No, you do not need to renew your boater education card. It is good for life

Does my temporary certificate allow me to operate any boat?

You can use your temporary certificate for [60 days] to operate a personal watercraft, after which you are required to have your Kentucky boater education card

Do I need proof of competency to operate a non-powered watercraft?

No, you do not need a proof of competency to operate a non-powered watercraft

What is acceptable proof of competency for non-residents?

Your boater education from another state or Canada is proof of competency

Is my boater education card revokable or suspendable?

Yes, your boater education card can be revokable and suspendable if laws are broken

What if I still have not received my boater education card after the expected date of delivery?

Please email us at info@boattests101.com.

Will there be a penalty for those who have a Kentucky boater education card, but do not carry it while boating?

Yes, there is a penalty for not carrying your Kentucky boater education card while boating

Is your Kentucky boater education course approved by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources?

Yes, our Kentucky boater education course is approved by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Is your Kentucky boater education course approved by NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators)?

Yes, our Kentucky boater education course is approved by NASBLA

Is the Kentucky boater card accepted outside of the state?

For visting boaters, all US states, US territories, Canadian provinces, and Canadian territories will recognize boater eduation cards that meet NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) and Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Cards that meet Transport Canada's requirements

How do I contact the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources?

The phone # is 502.892.4514 and the mailing address is 1 Sportsman's Lane, , Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

What does the Kentucky boater education course cost?

The Kentucky boater education course costs $29.99

Is it safe to enter my credit card information?

Yes, our website is secure and it is safe to enter your credit card information

What other payment options do you have aside from debit/credit card?

Customers can using debit and credit. We do not accept Bitcoin or other digital currencies at this time

How does the automatic time extension feature work?

The Kentucky boater course is valid for your lifetime from the time of registration and payment

What is your refund policy?

Please email us your issue or concern and we will review on a customer-by-customer basis

Do you have an affiliate network program?

Yes, we have an affiliate program where we reward referrals. Below is the link for more information and to sign up: https://www.shareasale.com/shareasale.cfm?merchantID=57099

Do you offer referrals or any promotions?

We offer referrals through our affiliate program (https://www.shareasale.com/shareasale.cfm?merchantID=57099). We may do promotions from time to time

How do I replace my temporary Kentucky online course completion document if I lost or damaged it?

You can re-print your temporary card after logging into your account, assuming you passed the course and exam

How do I replace my Kentucky boater card if I lost or damaged it?

Please email us at info@boattests101.com.

Select a course and click the "Sign Up!" button

What if I forget my password?

On the Login screen, click "Lost Password?" and follow the steps

How can I change my user information?

Please email info@boattests101.com or call 1.888.885.8830

If I log out, do I lose my progress?

No, you will not lose your progress

How many times can I log in and out of the course?

You can login as many times as you would like

Can I access the course on my mobile device?

Yes, you can access the course on a mobile phone

Kentucky Boat Course

Complete this course to get your Kentucky boater education card that is good for life! All boaters between 12 to 17 years old are required to have a Kentucky boater education card to operate a motorized vessel in Kentucky above 10 horsepower.

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Approved by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

There is no minimum age to take the course and you do not need to be a resident of the state. Pass the course and be certified for life!

Three steps to become a Licensed Boater

Complete Course

State-accredited online course for all ages

Pass The Online Exam

Unlimited re-tries

Go Boating

Print temporary license and start boating!

Is it called a Boating License?

Some people may call it a Boat License or Boaters License. However, it is not a license. It is known as a Boater Education Certificate or a Boater Education Card. The reason it is not called a Kentucky boating license is that it does not expire or need to be renewed.

After you have successfully completed the NASBLA / Kentucky approved Boater Safety Course and Exam, you will be issued a Kentucky Boater Card. This card is good for life.

Remember, your Boater Card must be carried with you while operating marine vessels. Otherwise, it may result in a fine from a local law enforcement officer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Course

For persons ages between 12 and 17 Kentucky law requires them to take a boat safety education for unaccompanied operators of motorized vessels over 10 horsepower.

: No, there is no minimum age to take this course

: The course takes a minimum of 3 hours

: No, you can do it over one sitting or as many sittings as you would like

: No, you do not need to be a resident of Kentucky to take this course

: No, you did not fail the course and need to try again

: You need to score 0.00% to pass chapter quizzes

: You need to score 0.00% to pass the final online exam

: There are quizzes at the end of each chapter in the boater education course

: No, it is not an open book exam

: Yes, you must pass the course before taking the exam

: No, we do not the materials available offline

: Yes, you must pass (the course and) the exam before you can drive a boat

: Yes, the boater education course provides a foundation for other boating courses

Certification

It is called a boater's safety education certificate but can also be called a boating license.

: You can print your temporary certificate from your dashboard after logging in

: Once you pass and pay for the Kentucky boater course, you will be able to immediately print out the Certificate of Completion. This is your proof of online course completion. You can print the Certificate of Completion right then, and/or request that a PDF be emailed to you.

: The Kentucky boater education card is good for your lifetime

: No, if you took a boater education course in another state or in Canada, it will be recognized in Kentucky

: No, you do not need to renew your boater education card. It is good for life

: You can use your temporary certificate for [60 days] to operate a personal watercraft, after which you are required to have your Kentucky boater education card

: No, you do not need a proof of competency to operate a non-powered watercraft

: Your boater education from another state or Canada is proof of competency

: Yes, your boater education card can be revokable and suspendable if laws are broken

: Yes, there is a penalty for not carrying your Kentucky boater education card while boating

Course Accreditation

: Yes, our Kentucky boater education course is approved by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

: Yes, our Kentucky boater education course is approved by NASBLA

: For visting boaters, all US states, US territories, Canadian provinces, and Canadian territories will recognize boater eduation cards that meet NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) and Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Cards that meet Transport Canada's requirements

: The phone # is 502.892.4514 and the mailing address is 1 Sportsman's Lane, , Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

Price & Billing

: The Kentucky boater education course costs $29.99

: Yes, our website is secure and it is safe to enter your credit card information

: Customers can using debit and credit. We do not accept Bitcoin or other digital currencies at this time

: No, there is no annual cost

: The Kentucky boater course is valid for your lifetime from the time of registration and payment

: Yes, we have an affiliate program where we reward referrals. Below is the link for more information and to sign up: https://www.shareasale.com/shareasale.cfm?merchantID=57099

: We offer referrals through our affiliate program (https://www.shareasale.com/shareasale.cfm?merchantID=57099). We may do promotions from time to time

Replacement Documents

: You can re-print your temporary card after logging into your account, assuming you passed the course and exam

Account

: Select a course and click the "Sign Up!" button

: On the Login screen, click "Lost Password?" and follow the steps

: Please email [email protected] or call 1.888.885.8830

: No, you will not lose your progress

: You can login as many times as you would like

: Yes, you can access the course on a mobile phone

: Yes, you can access the course from a desktop, mobile phone or tablet

: If you lose your internet connection, it will take you back to the point in the course you were currently at

: Yes, the course will run on any web browser

: You can take the exam on any computer that has an internet connection and a browser

: There are no videos in the course

Moving to Kentucky

You can use your boater's card from another state as long as it meets NASBLA requirements.

General

: If you cannot find the answer to your question, please contact us directly at [email protected] or by phone @ 1.888.885.8830

: Our hours of operation are 9am-midnight EST

: We offer an official online boat course to get your boater card, which is accredited by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

: Please email [email protected]