South Carolina boating license

Who needs to take a boating safety course in South Carolina?

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FAQ - Boating in South Carolina

Who is required to take the boating safety course in South Carolina?

To operate a boat, a personal watercraft (PWC), or a specialty propcraft powered by 10 hp motor or greater, persons born after July 1st, 2007, are required by law to successfully completed an approved boater education course.

Who is exempt from needing a South Carolina boating license ?

You must have a boating license unless:

1. You were born on or before July 1, 2007;
2. You are in possession of a South Carolina boating safety certificate issued in your name or you are documented by the department as having been issued a South Carolina boating safety certificate;
3. You are in possession of a license to operate a vessel issued by the United States Coast Guard in your name, regardless of the expiration date on the license;
4. You are in possession of a merchant mariner credential issued by the United States Coast Guard in your name, regardless of the expiration date on the credential;
5. You are a non-resident in possession of a boating safety certificate, or an equivalency, issued by another state in your name;
6. You are operating a vessel, personal watercraft, or specialty propcraft from a business engaged in the renting of vessels, personal watercrafts, or specialty propcrafts and you are in possession of a valid boat rental safety certificate issued in your name; or
7. You are accompanied by a person at least eighteen years old who meets one of the criteria in items (1) through (5) of this subsection.

What are the age restrictions regarding boating safety in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, there is no minimum age to operate a vessel (powered or not) or a personal watercraft.

Do I need to register my boat in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, the law requires all motorized boats and watercraft, sailboats, and outboard motors five (5) horsepower and greater to be titled. All watercraft propelled by any mechanized means, including canoes, kayaks, or paddleboats powered by any means other than human power, must be registered in addition to being titled in the owner’s name. It must also display valid registration decals. Boat registrations are required to be renewed every year.

By law the State must have your completed application and other required documents, which vary by purchase or selling situation, to title and register your boat and/or motor.

When purchasing a used watercraft or outboard motor, make sure it is titled/registered to the person you are buying it from.

Is my boating license good in other States?

Every U.S. state that demands a boating license will accept Boating Education Licenses from other states that conform to NASBLA requirements as well.

You should follow your safety course in the State where you are resident.

How long is a boating license valid in South Carolina?

Forever - they do not expire.

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