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Q. What is the Illinois Boating Education Certificate?
A. The Illinois Boating Education Certificate (also known as the Illinois boating license or boaters license) is proof that you have met the mandatory boat safety education requirements for the State of Illinois. The Illinois Boating Education Certificate is good for life and does not need to be renewed.
Q. Boating License or Boating Education Certificate... is there a difference?
A.The boating education certificate is proof that you have successfully completed a boating safety course. The safety certificate does not expire and does not need to be renewed. Therefore, it is NOT a Illinois Boating License although that's what most people call it since they are used to the term.
Q. I do not have a driver's license. Can I still get the Illinois Boating Education Certificate?
A. Yes. You are not required to have a state driver's license in order to obtain a boater education card.
Q. How can I get my Illinois Boating Education Certificate?
A. You can obtain your Illinois Boating Certificate in 4 easy steps:
- Study the Illinois Boating Safety Course
- Make payment for the course after you pass the first chapter
- Pass the Illinois Boating License
- Print a temporary card and receive your permanent card in the mail within 2-3 weeks
Q. Who needs an Illinois boater license?
A.A boating education certificate is required for all operators between 12 and 17 years of age who wish to operate a powered vessel on Illinois waters. For more information please consult the Illinois boating laws and regulations page.
Q. How long is the boat safety course and boater license good for?
A. The boater license is good for life.
Q. How much does the boat safety course cost?
A. There is a one-time fee of $29.95 paid to BoaterExam. Payment is collected once you have passed the first chapter of the online course and is backed by BOATERexam.com's Risk-Free Policy.
BoaterExam also offers some tips and tricks on passing the boating license test for those who wish to further prepare for their exam.
Q. Is there a time limit for the boat safety course or boating license test?
A. You can take the boat safety course at any time, day or night. You are required to spend a minimum of three hours in this timed online course and pass all chapter quizzes before you can take the final exam and obtain your Illinois boating license.
Q.What do I need to pass the boating license test?
A. You need a grade of 80% or higher on the boating license test to pass. That means 48 correct answers out of 60.
Q. Can I review my Boater Exam answers?
A. Yes, once you have completed the boating license test and submitted all your answers they are graded immediately. You have the opportunity to review all your Boater Exam answers, whether you have passed or failed the Boater Exam.
Q. Are there Boater Exam practice tests or sample boater exam questions available?
A. Throughout the boat safety course, you can take end-of-chapter-quizzes that prepare you for the final exam. These chapter quizzes are short boater exam practice tests that cover the same topics that are present in the boating license test.
Q. What are the technical requirements for the online boating safety course and boating license test?
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