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Nebraska Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: Nebraska requires anyone born after Dec 31, 1985 to complete a boating safety course and carry the certificate while operating a boat or PWC; minimum operating age is 14.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Boater Education Card in states bordering Nebraska

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ColoradoConditional
In Colorado a motorboat operator must be 18+, and 14-17-year-olds must complete a state-approved boating safety course to operate a motorized vessel.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: cpw.state.co.us · Full Colorado rule →
IowaConditional
In Iowa, any person 12-17 may operate a motorboat over 10 hp or a PWC only if they completed a DNR-approved boater education course or are accompanied by a responsible adult 18 or older.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: iowadnr.gov · Full Iowa rule →
KansasConditional
Kansas requires any person under age 21 who wants to operate a vessel without direct and audible supervision to complete an approved boater education course (KSA 32-1125e).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: ksoutdoors.com · Full Kansas rule →
MissouriConditional
Any person born after Jan 1, 1984 must pass a Missouri boater education course before operating a motorized vessel on the lakes of the state and carry the Boating Safety Education Card.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: mshp.dps.missouri.gov · Full Missouri rule →
South DakotaInfo
South Dakota has no mandatory boater-education requirement; a NASBLA/USCG-approved course is recommended but not required to operate a boat.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: gfp.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
WyomingInfo
Wyoming has no mandatory boater-education card to operate a motorboat; operators must be at least 16, and safety courses are offered voluntarily.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: wgfd.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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