Q. What is the South Carolina Boater Education Card?
A. The South Carolina Boater Education Card (also known as the South Carolina boating license or boaters license) is proof that you have met the mandatory boat safety education requirements for the State of South Carolina. The South Carolina Boater Education Card is good for life and does not need to be renewed.
Q. Boating License or Boater Education Card... is there a difference?
A.The boater education card is proof that you have successfully completed a boating safety course. The boater education card does not expire and does not need to be renewed. Therefore, it is NOT a South Carolina Boating License!
Q. I do not have a driver's license. Can I still get the South Carolina Boater Education Card?
A. Yes. You are not required to have a state driver's license in order to obtain a boater education card.
Q. Who needs a South Carolina boater license?
A.A South Carolina Boater License is required for all persons under the age of 16 who wish to operate a motorized vessel on South Carolina’s waters.
For more information please consult the South Carolina 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 after the online boating safety test has been successfully completed. You only pay when you pass!
Q. Is there a time limit for the boat safety course or boat license test?
A. You can take the boat safety course at any time, day or night. There is no time limit to take the course or to pass the test.
Q.What do I need to pass the boat license test?
A. You need a grade of 80% or higher on the boat 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 boat 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 boat license test.
Q. What are the technical requirements for the online boating safety course and boat license test?
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Internet Explorer 5.5+ or
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Internet Explorer 7 or
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Windows 98 or
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dial-up |
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