Kansas Boating Regulations and Laws

The Kansas boater education card (commonly known as a Kansas boating license) is proof that a boater has successfully completed a boating safety course.

Kansas law places restrictions on boat and PWC operation for those born on or after January 1, 1989 and less than 21 years of age. In some cases, passing an approved boating safety course allows youth to operate without being under direct adult supervision. The Kansas Boater Safety Course course meets these requirements and is the same course taught in Kansas classrooms.

Even if not required by law to get the Kansas boating license, many boaters take the boat safety course in order to save on their PWC or boat insurance.

Do your part to make boating in Kansas a safe, enjoyable pastime! Become an educated, responsible boater by completing the Kansas Boater Safety Course course and practice what you learn.

How do I learn about the legal requirements of boating in Kansas?

Laws and regulations concerning operating a personal watercraft or vessel, required equipment, vessel registration and much more can be found in Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating.

How do I take a safe boating exam and get my boater education card?

• Internet: You can study over the Internet then take the Kansas online boating exam. Once you pass, the official boater education card issued by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is mailed to your home.

Where can I get the boater safety education course material?

You're at the right place, because the Kansas Boater Safety Course online safe boating course is the official course developed specifically for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. All the required safe boating course material to get your boater education card is available for free online. Please visit our Kansas safe boating course introductory page to find out about the boater exam process.

Where can I get more information about the Kansas boater education card?

• Read Frequently Asked Questions about the Kansas boater's license;
• Contact the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks;
• Contact Boat Ed, and we'll be glad to answer any of your questions about the Kansas boater's license or boating license requirements in other states.

Who needs a Kansas boat license, and what can they operate once they get their boater education card?

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.