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. How can I get my South Carolina Boating License?
A. You can obtain your South Carolina Boater Education Card in 3 easy steps:
- Pay the one-time course fee of $34.95—free unlimited retries of the final exam
- Study the South Carolina Boating Safety Course and pass the final exam
- Print a temporary card immediately and receive your permanent card in the mail within 3-5 weeks
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 $34.95 paid to BOATERexam.com®. Learn more about BOATERexam.com's Risk-Free Policy.
Q. Is there a time limit to complete the final exam?
A. You can take the final exam at any time, day or night. The exam is not timed but inactive exams will be erased after 24 hours.
Q. Is there a time limit to complete the online course?
A. You can take the online course at any time, day or night. However, courses must be completed within 90 days of payment at which time your access to the course will expire.
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.