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Kansas Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: Kansas requires any person under age 21 who wants to operate a vessel without direct and audible supervision to complete an approved boater education course (KSA 32-1125e).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Boater Education Card in states bordering Kansas

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ColoradoConditional
In Colorado a motorboat operator must be 18+, and 14-17-year-olds must complete a state-approved boating safety course to operate a motorized vessel.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: cpw.state.co.us · Full Colorado rule →
MissouriConditional
Any person born after Jan 1, 1984 must pass a Missouri boater education course before operating a motorized vessel on the lakes of the state and carry the Boating Safety Education Card.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: mshp.dps.missouri.gov · Full Missouri rule →
NebraskaConditional
Nebraska requires anyone born after Dec 31, 1985 to complete a boating safety course and carry the certificate while operating a boat or PWC; minimum operating age is 14.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: outdoornebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
OklahomaConditional
Oklahoma requires anyone 12-15 operating a boat over 10 hp, a sailboat 16 ft or greater, or a PWC to complete a boating safety education class; not required for adults.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →

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