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  • Course fee of $29.95 + $5 state card fee
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Who needs the card?

Who needs the card?

All boat operators 12 years of age and older who operate a motorized vessel on Alabama waters… Find out more

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I just LOVED your course! It kept my attention, was very easy to understand, & even gave me a few laughs. I don't usually take these survey's but I wanted to take this to tell you how awesome you are! I loved it! Thank you!!!– Zoomerang Survey, 2011

I would go with BoaterExam.com. It’s easier, compared to the other one. It’s quicker and moves along a little faster. If I was a younger person, I wouldn’t sit there for six hours. [If] I had to take one of these, it would be BoaterExam.com.– Responsive Management Survey, 2011

I was able to learn so much more from BoaterExam.com with the visuals, exercises and the narration.– Responsive Management Survey, 2011

The animated sections of the chapters is what keeps you a step ahead of other companies offering the same thing. It really helped me with remembering the info and passing the exam. Superior site design quality.– Zoomerang Survey, 2011

The Most Convenient Way to get your Alabama Boater Education Card

This boating safety course has been approved by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and allows you to obtain your Official Alabama Boater Card online. The course can be studied at any time, free of charge — you only pay once you have passed the course and wish to get certified.

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  • Fully Narrated and Animated Course: Over 150 animated videos covering all aspects of boating safety. Sit back, watch and listen as our professional narrator walks you through each topic in the course. Even students with learning disabilities have embraced our online learning environment.
  • Visual Exam Questions: For a visual learner, there's nothing like seeing something to understand it. Every question on the Alabama boating license test has detailed illustrations to help explain the question and answers.
  • Risk Free — No Upfront Fees! You only pay once you have passed the Alabama boating license course and wish to get your Alabama Boater Education Card.

About the Alabama State Boater Education Card

If you hear someone say that you need a Alabama Boating License or a Alabama Boat License to operate your boat, what they really mean is that you need the Alabama State Boater Education Card. You can get the Education Card by taking the course at BoaterExam.com. Find out whether you need the card.

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In January of 2011, national research firm Responsive Management conducted an impartial study of boaters' preferences for timed study courses. The study compared the two leading online courses, BOATERexam.com and Boat-Ed.com.

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Official Boater Education Card

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and Natural Resources

Marine Police Division

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Montgomery, AL 36130-1451
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