Colorado Boat Course Information
This article provides course information for Colorado boaters, including who needs to take the course, course cost, registration requirements, expiration, and what happens after completion.
Who needs to take this course?
This online boating safety course is intended as a study tool for students who are 14 or 15 years old. Students in this age group must take an in-person proctored exam to obtain their boating safety certificate.
For anyone 16 years old or older, the course provides valuable safety information and may help save money on boat insurance.
Available courses
Colorado courses are available through the following options:
- Boaterexam
- Boat-Ed
Course information
| Course Information | Boaterexam | Boat-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $49.95 | $54.95 |
| Language(s) | English | English |
| Chapters/Units | 9 Chapters | 6 Units |
| Format/Time | Online & Timed, 3-hour minimum | Online & Timed, 3-hour minimum |
| Expiration | 90 days | 90 days |
| Auto Renew | Yes | Yes |
| Extension(s) | Yes | Yes |
| Quizzes/Final Exam | Quizzes: 10 questions, 70% to pass, unlimited attempts. 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. |
| Age Restrictions | 16 | 16 |
| Residency Requirement | No | No |
| Registration Requirement(s) | Gender, eye color, and hair color | 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. |
| Replacement Card | ilostmycard.com | ilostmycard.com |
Registration requirements
Registration requirements may vary by course option.
Students taking the Colorado course may be required to provide:
- Gender
- Eye color
- Hair color
Course expiration and extensions
Colorado courses expire after 90 days.
Extensions are available for the following course options:
- Boaterexam
- Boat-Ed
Quizzes and final exam
Exam requirements may vary by course option.
Boaterexam: 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.
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.
After completing the course
After completing a Colorado course, students can immediately print their temporary certificate.
The physical card typically arrives in 3-5 weeks.
In-person exam information
Students who are 14 or 15 years old must take an in-person proctored exam to obtain their boating safety certificate.
Students can register for an in-person course through Register-Ed:
https://www.register-ed.com/programs/colorado/132-colorado-boating-safely-course
Replacement cards
Replacement cards are handled through ilostmycard.com.
Students who need a replacement card should visit: