Frequently Asked Questions About the North Carolina Boater's License
What is the North Carolina boater safety certification card?
- The North Carolina boater safety certification card (also referred
to as the North Carolina Boaters License) is proof that a boater has
demonstrated basic boating knowledge by passing an approved
boating safety course and exam.
Do I have to get the North Carolina boater safety certification card (North Carolina boater's license)?
- A person 14 or 15 years old may operate a PWC only
if he or she has successfully
completed an approved boating safety
education course and received a boater safety certification
card or is accompanied on board the PWC by an
adult who is at least 18 years old. Those younger than 14 years
may not legally operate a PWC. Those 16 or older may operate
a PWC without completing a boating safety course.
What is the minimum age to obtain the
North Carolina boater safety certification card?
- There is no minimum age to take the online boat safety exam.
How do I get my North Carolina boater safety certification card (North Carolina boater's license)?
- The steps required to get your North Carolina boaters license are
as follows:
- Study the North Carolina boating safety course material
- Take the North Carolina online boating exam
- Pay $24.50—one time only, after you pass
- Upon passing, you will receive your official North
Carolina boater safety certification card by mail within
5 - 7 business days. This card is commonly known as the North
Carolina boating license.
- For a detailed explanation of the North Carolina online boating exam
process, please visit our North Carolina
boating license overview page.
How much does the online boater exam
cost? How much does the North Carolina boater safety certification card
cost?
- The online Certification Exam costs $24.50—one time only, after you pass. There is no charge
for the North Carolina boater safety certification card.
When will I receive my North Carolina boater safety certification card in the mail?
- Your North Carolina boater safety certification card will be
mailed to your home within 5 - 7 business days after you pass
the exam.
Do I get a temporary card or certificate
until my permanent boater's license arrives?
- Upon passing the exam, you have the option of having a temporary
certificate expedited to you for an additional fee.
How do I replace my boater education
card if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
- A duplicate can be issued for a $5 charge if the student took
(and passed) the Boat North Carolina online course. To obtain
a duplicate North Carolina card, mail the request with a check
for $5, payable to BOAT NORTH CAROLINA, to:
BOAT NORTH CAROLINA
2906 Ladybird Ln.
Dallas, Texas 75220
Be sure to include the student's full name and date of birth
in the mailed request for a duplicate card. You may also phone Customer
Service to request the duplicate and pay by credit card.
Is anyone exempt from getting
the North Carolina boater safety certification card (North Carolina boater's
license)?
- Any exemptions from the mandatory boater's license requirement
are explained in detail on the Who
May Operate a Vessel page.
What are the minimum age
and boater education requirements to operate a personal watercraft
or motorboat on North Carolina waters?
- North Carolina's boating safety education requirements and laws about
operating a boat or PWC are explained in detail on the Who
May Operate a Vessel page.
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