Q. What is the "Alabama Vessel License"?
A. The Alabama Vessel License (also referred to as the
Alabama Boat Operator's Certificate or an Alabama Boater's License) is proof that you have met the mandatory boater education requirements
for the State of Alabama. The Alabama Boater's License appears as a "V" class on your driver's license. If you do not have a driver's license,
you will be issued a "Vessel Only" license.
Q. Who needs to get the Alabama Vessel License?
A. All persons 12 years of age and older who operate a motorized vessel on Alabama waters
are required to have their Alabama Vessel License (which appears as a "V" class on your driver's license).
Q. How do I get my Alabama Vessel License?
A. The steps required to get your Alabama boater's license
are as follows:
- Study the Alabama boating safety course manual
- Pass the Alabama boating test
- Purchase your Course Completion Certificate for $29.95
- Your Course Completion Certificate will arrive in 2-3 weeks by mail
- Bring your Course Completion Certificate to your local Department of Public Safety, Driver's License
Examiner's Office, to have them endorse your driver's license.
For a complete overview of how to take your Alabama Boating Safety Course online, please visit
our Alabama Boating License Overview page.
Q. What if I don't pass the Alabama Boating Test?
A. No problem. At BoaterExam.com™, we have a Pay ony when you Pass policy.
There is no cost to retry the exam if you do not pass. You
will receive your score and be allowed to review any of your wrong answers. You
can then review the course material and take the exam again at no cost to you.
Q. How much does the Alabama Boating Test cost?
A.There is no initial cost to take the Alabama boating safety course or exam.
Once you successfully pass your certification exam, there is a fee of $29.95 in order to purchase your Alabama Course Competion Certificate. You only pay when you pass.
Q. What payment methods are accepted?
A. We accept payments by VISA, Mastercard, and PayPal.
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Q. Do I have a time limit for the test?
A. No. There is no time limit for the online exam, but exams will expire after 12 hours of inactivity.
Q. Can I write the Alabama boating test at any time? Day or Night?
A. Yes. The exam is available to you at any time of
the day, every day of the week.
Q. How many questions are on the test?
A. The test consists of 60 multiple choice questions.
Q. What is the passing grade?
A. The passing grade is 80%, or 48 correct answers out
of 60 questions.
Q. Is anyone exempt from getting the Alabama Boater's License?
A. Yes. The following people are exempt from getting
the Alabama Boater's License:
- A holder of a valid United States Coast Guard MotorBoat Operator's License
- A person who submits a successful completion of:
- A United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Course
- Any state of Alabama Marine Police Division approved boating course
- Any boat operator who was born prior to April, 28, 1954
- Non-residents aged between 12 and 14 years, who had obtained a Boater Education
Card in their home state prior to January 1, 2002
- Non-residents that are 12 years of age or older who reside in a state that does
not require boater education, that are not in Alabama for more than 45 days per
calendar year
Q. What are the technical requirements for the online boating test?
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