Frequently Asked Questions About the South Carolina Boater's License
What is the South Carolina boating safety education certificate?
- The South Carolina boater education
certificate (also referred
to as the South 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 a South Carolina boating safety education certificate (South Carolina boater's license)?
- South
Carolina law requires that a person under 16 years of age have
passed a boating safety course or be accompanied
by an adult at least 18 years old who is not under the influence
of alcohol and/or drugs in order to operate
a vessel powered by 15 horsepower or more, including PWCs.
What is the minimum age to obtain a
South Carolina boating safety education certificate?
- There is no minimum age to take the online boat safety exam.
How do I get my South Carolina boating safety education certificate (South Carolina boater's license)?
- The steps required to get your South Carolina boaters license are
as follows:
- Study the South Carolina boating safety course material
- Take the South Carolina online boating exam
- Pay $24.50—one time only, after you pass
- Upon passing, you will receive your official South
Carolina boating safety education certificate within 5 -14
business days. This card is commonly known as the South Carolina
boating license.
- For a detailed explanation of the South Carolina online boating exam
process, please visit our South Carolina boating
license overview page.
How much does the online boater exam
cost? How much does the South Carolina boating safety education certificate cost?
- The online Certification Exam costs $24.50—one time only, after you pass. There is no charge
for the South Carolina boating safety education certificate.
When will I receive my South Carolina boating safety education certificate in the mail?
- Your South Carolina boating safety education certificate will
be mailed to your home within 5 -14 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 ordering an expedited
certificate, which will be mailed or faxed the next business
day. There is a $10 charge for the expedited certificate.
How do I replace my boater education
card if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
- A duplicate card can be issued by the state agency. Contact
Gay Steading at 843-953-9378.
Is anyone exempt from getting
the South Carolina boating safety education certificate (South 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 South Carolina waters?
- South 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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