Boater Safety Certification
BoaterExam.com
Online boater safety course in 39 states
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Pros
- Listed as an approved provider on official state-agency sites
- Covers many US states plus a Canadian option
- Operated by Kalkomey Enterprises, the company behind Boat-Ed
Good to know
- Pricing varies by state and may add state fees
- Available in 39 states
- From ~$34.95; varies by state, plus a separate state fee in some states.
BoaterExam.com is approved in these 39 states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Boating in another state? See the approved courses for your state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
About BoaterExam.com
BoaterExam.com (a Kalkomey brand) sells fully online boating-safety courses and exams that earn the state boater education card required to operate a motorized vessel. It is approved in many US states and also offers a Transport Canada–approved course for the Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
Pricing depends on the state, starting around $34.95, and several states add a separate processing fee. Courses are NASBLA-approved and BoaterExam is listed as an approved provider on multiple state-agency sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is BoaterExam.com legit?
- BoaterExam.com is listed in our independent directory with an editorial review of its pricing, format, and accreditation. Check the approvals and details on this page, and confirm the course is accepted by your state agency before enrolling.
- How much does BoaterExam.com cost?
- The starting price is shown at the top of this page. Final pricing can vary by course level, state, and any add-ons, so confirm the total on the provider's own checkout before you pay.
- Can I take BoaterExam.com online?
- The format is shown at the top of this page — online, in-person, or hybrid. Online courses are self-paced; hybrid options pair online study with an in-person session. Choose the format that fits how you like to learn.