Nevada Boat Course Information
This article provides course information for Nevada boaters, including who needs to take the course, course cost, registration requirements, expiration, and what happens after completion.
Who needs to take this course?
You need boater education if you were born on or after January 1, 1983, and will be operating a vessel over 15 horsepower.
Anyone under 14 years old may not operate a personal watercraft.
Nevada certification is required for interstate waters, including:
Lake Tahoe
Lake Mead
Lake Mohave
Topaz Lake
Available courses
Nevada courses are available through the following options:
Boaterexam
Boat-Ed
Ilearntoboat
BoatSmart!
Boat-Ed+
Course information
| Course Information | Boaterexam | Boat-Ed | Ilearntoboat | BoatSmart! | Boat-Ed+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $49.95 | $54.95 | $74.95 | $49.95 | $79.95 |
| Language(s) | EN | EN; ES | EN | EN | EN; ES |
| Chapters/Units | 9 Chapters | 6 Units + Practice Exam | Interactive | 6 Modules | 4 Cruises / 24 Lessons |
| Format/Time | Online Only & Timed, 3-hour minimum | Online Only & Timed, 3-hour minimum | Interactive | Online Only & Timed, 3-hour minimum | Interactive |
| Expiration | 90 days | 90 days | 90 days | No expiration | 90 days |
| Extension(s) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Auto Renew | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Quizzes/Final Exam | Quizzes: 10 questions, 70% to pass or redo chapter. Final exam: 60 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. | Quizzes: 10 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Final exam: 60 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. | No quizzes. Final exam: 60 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. | Quizzes: 10 questions, 24 minutes, 80% to pass. Redo module if failed. Final exam: 50 questions, 2 hours, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. | No quizzes. Final exam: 60 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. |
| Age Restrictions | No | No | No | No | No |
| Residency Requirement | No | No | No | No | No |
| Registration Requirement(s) | Eye color and hair color | SSN, eye color, and hair color | SSN, eye color, and hair color | Gender | Gender, eye color, hair color, height, ethnicity, and weight |
| Post Course | Print temporary certificate. Physical card arrives in 3-5 weeks. | Print temporary certificate. Physical card arrives in 3-5 weeks. | Print temporary certificate. Physical card arrives in 3-5 weeks. | Print temporary certificate. Physical card arrives in 3-5 weeks. | Print temporary certificate. Physical card arrives in 3-5 weeks. |
| Replacement Card | ilostmycard.com | ilostmycard.com | ilostmycard.com | ilostmycard.com | ilostmycard.com |
Registration requirements
Students taking the Nevada course may be required to provide additional information during registration. This may include:
SSN
Gender
Eye color
Hair color
Height
Ethnicity
Weight
Registration requirements may vary by course option.
Course expiration and extensions
Most Nevada courses expire after 90 days.
Extensions are available for the following course options:
Boaterexam
Boat-Ed
Ilearntoboat
Boat-Ed+
BoatSmart! does not expire and does not offer extensions.
Quizzes and final exam
Exam requirements may vary by course option.
Boaterexam: Quizzes include 10 questions. Students must score 70% or higher to pass or they must redo the chapter. The final exam includes 60 questions, and students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts.
Boat-Ed: Quizzes include 10 questions. Students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts. The final exam includes 60 questions, and students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts.
Ilearntoboat: There are no quizzes. The final exam includes 60 questions, and students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts.
BoatSmart!: Quizzes include 10 questions and have a 24-minute time limit. Students must score 80% or higher to pass. If a quiz is failed, the student must redo the module. The final exam includes 50 questions and has a 2-hour time limit. Students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts.
Boat-Ed+: There are no quizzes. The final exam includes 60 questions, and students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts.
After completing the course
After completing a Nevada course, students can print their temporary certificate.
The physical card typically arrives in 3-5 weeks.
Replacement cards
Replacement cards are handled through ilostmycard.com.
Students who need a replacement card should visit: