Q. What is the "North Carolina Boater Education Card"?
A.
The Boater Education Card (also referred
to as the North Carolina Boaters License) 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 North Carolina boaters license?
A.
If you are 14 or 15 years of age you are required to get the Boater Education Card to operate a personal watercraft on North Carolina's waters.
Q. How do I get my North Carolina boaters license?
A.
The steps required to get your North Carolina boaters license are as follows:
- Study the North Carolina boating safety course manual
- Take the North Carolina 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 North Carolina online boating exam process, please
visit our North Carolina Boating License Online Exam Process
overview page.
Q. What if I don't pass the North Carolina 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 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.
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. Do I have a time limit for the exam?
A.
No. The exam is not timed but inactive exams will be erased after 12 hours.
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. Is anyone exempt from getting the Boater Education Card?
A.
No. If you are 14 or 15 years of age you are required to get the Boater Education Card to operate a PWC, unaccompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
Q. What are the technical requirements for the online boating test?
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