Arkansas Boat Course Information
This article provides course information for Arkansas boaters, including who needs to take the course, course cost, registration requirements, expiration, and what happens after completion.
Who needs to take this course?
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1986, and of legal age to operate a motorboat or sailboat, must successfully complete an approved Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Boating Education Course.
Students must carry proof of completion while operating a motorboat or sailboat on Arkansas waters.
Available courses
Arkansas courses are available through the following options:
- Boat-Ed
- Ilearntoboat
Course information
| Course Information | Boat-Ed | Ilearntoboat |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $34.95 | $59.95 |
| Language(s) | English | English |
| Chapters/Units | 6 Units | Interactive |
| Format/Time | Online Only & Timed, 3-hour minimum | Online Only & Timed, 3-hour minimum |
| Expiration | 90 days | 90 days |
| Extension(s) | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Renew | Yes | Yes |
| Quizzes/Final Exam | Quizzes: 10 questions, 70% to pass, unlimited attempts. Final exam: 60 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. | Final exam: 60 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. |
| Age Restrictions | No | No |
| Residency Requirement | No | No |
| Registration Requirement(s) | Ethnicity and Customer ID | Ethnicity and Customer ID |
| Post Course | Print temporary certificate immediately. Physical card arrives in 3-5 weeks. | Print temporary certificate immediately. Physical card arrives in 3-5 weeks. |
| Replacement Card | ilostmycard.com | ilostmycard.com |
Registration requirements
Students taking the Arkansas course may be required to provide:
- Ethnicity
- Customer ID
Course expiration and extensions
Arkansas courses expire after 90 days.
Extensions are available for the following course options:
- Boat-Ed
- Ilearntoboat
Quizzes and final exam
Exam requirements may vary by course option.
Boat-Ed: Quizzes include 10 questions. Students must score 70% 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: 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 an Arkansas course, students can immediately print their temporary certificate.
The physical card typically arrives in 3-5 weeks.
Age and operator requirements
To operate a motorboat powered by an engine of 10 horsepower or more, a person must be 12 years old or older, or be under the direct supervision of a person at least 18 years old.
To operate a personal watercraft, a person must meet one of the following requirements:
- Be 16 years old or older
- Be 12 to 15 years old and under the direct supervision of a person at least 18 years old
- Be under 12 years old and under the direct supervision of a person at least 21 years old
Replacement cards
Replacement cards are handled through ilostmycard.com.
Students who need a replacement card should visit: