North Carolina Boater Education Card
The North Carolina Boater Education Card ensures safe vessel operation in state waters. Certified Boater makes earning your card easy with helpful guides and practice tests
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What is the Boater Education Card?
The Boater Education Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all of the components of an approved boater safety course. This card allows boating in North Carolina.
You Must Carry the Card
Vessel operators who are required to have the North Carolina Boater Card must carry the card on board the vessel and have it available for inspection by an enforcement officer. Not carrying your North Carolina 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 don't have a driver's license. Can I still get certified?
- Yes. Certified Boater's courses don't require a state driver's license to obtain your Boater Education Card.