Q. What is the "Indiana Boater Education Card"?
A.
The Indiana Boater Education Card is proof of
competency of the basic rules of the water that all boaters should
know. The Boater Education Card must be carried with you
whenever you are operating a powered watercraft to avoid high fines.
Q. Do I have to get the Indiana Boater Education Card?
A. As of January 1, 1996, all vessel or PWC operators are required to hold a valid driver’s license in order to operate on all Indiana public waters.
All persons who are 15 years of age, or persons 16 years and older who do not have a driver’s license, may only operate a motorboat or PWC once they have successfully completed a Boater Education course that is approved by the Department of Natural Resources. They must then carry onboard an I.D. issued by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles stating successful course completion, at all times while operating.
No persons under 15 years of age may legally operate a PWC or a motorboat with greater than 10 horsepower.
Q. How do I get my Indiana Boater Education Card?
A.
The steps required to get your Indiana boater education card are as follows:
- Study the Indiana boating safety course manual
- Take the Indiana online boating exam
- Pay for your exam
- Print off your Certificate of Completion
- Wait for your Boater Education Card to arrive in the mail 3-5 weeks later
For a complete overview of the Indiana online boating exam process, please
visit our Indiana Online Exam Process
overview page.
Q. What if I don't pass the Indiana Boating Test?
A. No problem. At BoaterExam.com™, we have a Pay only 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 exam cost?
A.
The cost of the exam is $29.95. There is no cost to get your Boater Education Card which will be mailed to you home within 3-5 weeks.
Q. What payment methods are accepted?
A. We accept payments by VISA, Mastercard, and PayPal.
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Q. What is the "Certificate of Completion"?
A.
The Certificate of Completion is a temporary proof of competency and proves that you took a boater education course and passed. This certificate is valid for 60 days from the date you take your exam and should should be carried with you when you boat until your permanent Boater Education Card arrives in the mail.
Q. When will I receive my Boater Education Card in the mail?
A.
Your card will arrive in 3-5 weeks from the date you take your exam.
Q. Is there a time limit for the boat safety course or boating license exam?
A.
This is a required study course, so you must spend the required time on each page in the study guide; 3 hours of total study time is required to complete the course. There is no time limit during the boating safety exam.
Q. Can I write the exam 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 exam?
A.
The exam 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. What are the technical requirements for the online boating test?
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