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Q. What is the North Carolina Boating License?
A. Many boaters use the term North Carolina Boating License when referring to their Boater Education Card.
The North Carolina Boater Education Card is NOT a boating license. Unlike a driver's license, your Boater Education Card cannot be revoked and is good for life.
Q. I do not have a driver's license. Can I still get the North Carolina Boater License?
A.If you do not have a North Carolina driver's license you will still be able to get your Boater License.
Q. How can I get my North Carolina boater license?
A. You can obtain your North Carolina boater license in 4 easy steps:
- Study the North Carolina Boating Safety Course
- Make payment for the course after you pass the first chapter
- Pass the North Carolina Boating License Test
- Receive your boater license by mail within 2-3 weeks
Q. Who needs an North Carolina boater license?
A.. A North Carolina Boating License is required for anyone under the age of 26 who operates a powered watercraft of 10hp or over on state waters. For more information on boat license requirements, consult the
North Carolina boating laws and regulations.
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.
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 North Carolina 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. Is anyone exempt from obtaining the North Carolina Boater License?
A. Yes, there are certain exemptions from the boat safety education requirement. For more information, check out the North Carolina Boating Laws page.
Q. What are the technical requirements for the online boating safety course and boating license test?
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