South Carolina Boating Education Card
The South Carolina Boater Education Certificate is proof that you have completed a state-approved boating safety course and are legally eligible to operate a vessel where required.
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What is the Boater Education Card?
The Certified Boater Education Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all of the components of an approved boater safety course. This certificate allows boating in South Carolina.
You Must Carry the Card
Vessel operators who are required to have the South Carolina Certified Boater Card must carry the card on board the vessel and have it available for inspection by an enforcement officer. Not carrying your South Carolina Certified Boater Card when it is required can result in a fine.
Reciprocity
For visiting boaters, all states, territories, and provinces will recognize boating education cards that meet NASBLA requirements and Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Cards that meet Transport Canada’s requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
I do not have a driver’s license. Can I still get the Florida Boater Education Certificate?
Yes. You are not required to have a state driver’s license in order to obtain a Certified Boater Education Certificate.
Other Questions
For these and other questions about your boating card, please check our FAQs