West Virginia Boat Course Information
This article provides course information for West Virginia 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 December 31, 1986, and will be operating a motorboat or personal watercraft in West Virginia.
Available courses
West Virginia courses are available through the following options:
- Boaterexam
- Boat-Ed
- BoatSmart!
Course information
| Course Information | Boaterexam | Boat-Ed | BoatSmart! |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $49.95 | $54.95 | $49.95 |
| Language(s) | English | English | English |
| Chapters/Units | 9 Chapters | 6 Chapters + Practice Exam | 6 Modules |
| Format/Time | Online Only & Timed, 3-hour minimum | Online Only & Timed, 3-hour minimum | Online & Timed |
| Expiration | 90 days | 90 days | No expiration |
| Extension(s) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Auto Renew | Yes | Yes | No |
| Quizzes/Final Exam | Quizzes: 10 questions, 80% to pass or redo chapter. Final exam: 60 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. | Quizzes: 10 questions, 70% to pass or redo chapter. Final exam: 60 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. | Quizzes: 6 questions, 70% to pass or redo chapter. Final exam: 60 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. |
| Age Restrictions | No | No | No |
| Residency Requirement | No | No | No |
| Registration Requirement(s) | Gender, eye color, and hair color | Gender | Gender |
| Post Course | Print temporary certificate immediately. Physical card arrives in 3-5 weeks. | 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 | ilostmycard.com |
Registration requirements
Registration requirements may vary by course option.
Students taking the West Virginia course may be required to provide:
- Gender
- Eye color
- Hair color
Course expiration and extensions
Boaterexam and Boat-Ed expire after 90 days.
BoatSmart! does not expire.
Extensions are available for the following course options:
- Boaterexam
- Boat-Ed
BoatSmart! does not offer extensions.
Quizzes and final exam
Exam requirements may vary by course option.
Boaterexam: Quizzes include 10 questions. Students must score 80% 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 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.
BoatSmart!: Quizzes include 6 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.
After completing the course
After completing a West Virginia course, students can immediately 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: