Nevada Boat Course


All boaters born on or after January 1, 1983 are required to have a Nevada Boater Education Card before operate motorized watercraft on Nevada's interstate waters.

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Approved by Nevada Department of Wildlife

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!

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FAQs

Course
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Is it mandatory to complete a boat course in Nevada to drive a boat?

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has a mandate that all boaters born on or after January 1, 1983 who wants to operate a powered watercraft over 15 horsepower must meet a boater education requirement and have a Nevada boating license on board when the vessel is underway to comply to Nevada boating regulations.
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Are there any age or operator restrictions for driving a boat in Nevada?

The age requirement in Nevada to be able to operate a personal watercraft is 14 years of age or older. 

No set minimum age requirement to operate any motor-powered vessel such as a motorboat.
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Are senior citizens exempt from obtaining their boater education card?

The age requirement in Nevada to be able to operate a personal watercraft is 14 years of age or older. 

No set minimum age requirement to operate any motor-powered vessel such as a motorboat.
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What is the minimum age to take this course?
No, there is no minimum age to take this course
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How long will it take to complete the Nevada boater education course?
The course takes a minimum of 3 hours
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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
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Do I need to be a resident of Nevada to take this course?
No, you do not need to be a resident of Nevada to take this course
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I failed a chapter quiz. Did I fail the Nevada boater education course?
No, you did not fail the course and need to try again
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What score do I need to pass chapter quizzes?
You need to score 80.00% to pass chapter quizzes
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How many questions are there on the exam?

There are 60 questions in the final exam.
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What score do I need to pass the final online exam?
You need to score 80.00% to pass the final online exam
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Do you have practice questions before taking the official exam?
There are quizzes at the end of each chapter in the boater education course
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Is it an open book exam?
No, it is not an open book exam
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Do I have take the course before I write the exam?
Yes, you must pass the course before taking the exam
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Do you have a soft copy of the materials so I can review it offline?
No, we do not the materials available offline
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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
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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

Certification
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Is it a boating safety license?

It can be considered as such or it's right term is boater's education card after you pass boating safety education course.
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How do I get my Nevada boater card after completing the course?

You can immediately print the boater's education certificate after passing and start boating.

Your permanent boater's card will be mailed to you in 2 to 3 weeks.
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How do I get my temporary certificate of completion?
You can print your temporary certificate from your dashboard after logging in
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What is the proof of online course completion?
Once you pass and pay for the Nevada 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.
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How long is the validity of my Nevada boater education card?
The Nevada boater education card is good for your lifetime
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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 Nevada
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Will I ever have to renew my Nevada education card?
No, you do not need to renew your boater education card. It is good for life
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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 Nevada boater education card
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When do I need a boater education card?

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has a mandate that all boaters born on or after January 1, 1983 who wants to operate a powered watercraft over 15 horsepower must meet a boater education requirement and have a Nevada boating license on board when the vessel is underway to comply to Nevada boating regulations.
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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
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What is acceptable proof of competency for non-residents?
Your boater education from another state or Canada is proof of competency
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Is my boater education card revokable or suspendable?
Yes, your boater education card can be revokable and suspendable if laws are broken
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What if I still have not received my boater education card after the expected date of delivery?

Email us at [email protected]
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Will there be a penalty for those who have a Nevada boater education card, but do not carry it while boating?
Yes, there is a penalty for not carrying your Nevada boater education card while boating

Course Accreditation
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Is your Nevada boater education course approved by the Nevada Department of Wildlife?
Yes, our Nevada boater education course is approved by the Nevada Department of Wildlife
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Is your Nevada boater education course approved by NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators)?
Yes, our Nevada boater education course is approved by NASBLA
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Is the Nevada 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
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How do I contact the Nevada Department of Wildlife?
The phone # is 775.688.1598 and the mailing address is 6980 Sierra Center Pkwy. STE 120, , Las Vegas, Nevada 89511

Price & Billing
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What does the Nevada boater education course cost?
The Nevada boater education course costs $29.99
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Is it safe to enter my credit card information?
Yes, our website is secure and it is safe to enter your credit card information
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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
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Is there an annual cost for the card?
No, there is no annual cost
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How does the automatic time extension feature work?
The Nevada boater course is valid for your lifetime from the time of registration and payment
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What is your refund policy?

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

Replacement Documents
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How do I replace my temporary Nevada 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
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How do I replace my Nevada boater card if I lost or damaged it?

Email us at [email protected]

Account
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How do I sign up?
Select a course and click the "Sign Up!" button
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What if I forget my password?
On the Login screen, click "Lost Password?" and follow the steps
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How can I change my user information?
Please email [email protected] or call 1.888.885.8830
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If I log out, do I lose my progress?
No, you will not lose your progress
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How many times can I log in and out of the course?
You can login as many times as you would like

IT
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Can I access the course on my mobile device?
Yes, you can access the course on a mobile phone
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Can I do part of the course on desktop and part on mobile?
Yes, you can access the course from a desktop, mobile phone or tablet
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What happens if I lose my internet connection while taking the exam?
If you lose your internet connection, it will take you back to the point in the course you were currently at
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Will this course run on any web browser?
Yes, the course will run on any web browser
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What are the system requirements in order to take the exam online?
You can take the exam on any computer that has an internet connection and a browser
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What is required to play the videos in the course?
There are no videos in the course

Moving to Nevada
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Do I need to pass a boating course when moving to Nevada from another state?

Yes, you must have passed a boating course that meets NASBLA requirements.
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I have a boater card from another state. Will it be accepted in Nevada?

All states will acknowledge or recognize a boater's card from another state as long as it meets NASBLA requiements.
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How long can I drive a boat in Nevada with my out of state boater card?

There are no limits set on how long you can drive a boat in Kentucky as long as you have your boater's card with you on board while underway.
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Where can I get more boating related information for moving to Nevada?

You can visit Nevada - NASBLA for more information.

General
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I have a question that is not answered above. What do I do?
If you cannot find the answer to your question, please contact us directly at [email protected] or by phone @ 1.888.885.8830
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What are your hours of operation?
Our hours of operation are 9am-midnight EST
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Why should I choose BoatTests101.com?
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 Nevada Department of Wildlife
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Can I help to teach the boater education course?
Please email [email protected]
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How can I apply to work at your company?
Please check out our job postings or email [email protected]

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