Alaska Boat Course Information
This article provides course information for Alaska boaters, including who needs to take the course, course cost, registration requirements, expiration, and what happens after completion.
Who needs to take this course?
Alaska does not require boating education.
Students may still take this course to save on insurance or to boat in states that require a boater education card.
Available courses
Alaska courses are available through the following options:
Boaterexam
Boat-Ed
BoatSmart!
Course information
| Course Information | Boaterexam | Boat-Ed | BoatSmart! |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $49.95 | $54.95 | $39.95 |
| Language(s) | English | English | English |
| Chapters/Units | 9 Chapters | 6 Units | 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, 70% 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: 10 questions, 24 minutes, 70% to pass. Retake module if failed. Final exam: 50 questions, 1 hour 15 minutes, 80% to pass. Retake course if failed. |
| Age Restrictions | No | No | No |
| Residency Requirement | No | No | No |
| Registration Requirement(s) | Eye color and hair color | No | 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 |
| Card Cost | $10.00 | $10.00 | $12.95 |
Registration requirements
Registration requirements may vary by course option.
Students taking the Alaska course may be required to provide:
Eye color
Hair color
Gender
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 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 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 10 questions and have a 24-minute time limit. Students must score 70% or higher to pass. If a quiz is failed, the student must retake the module. The final exam includes 50 questions and has a 1 hour 15 minute time limit. Students must score 80% or higher to pass. If the final exam is failed, the student must retake the course.
After completing the course
After completing an Alaska 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: