South Carolina Vessel Permits are required for all motorized vessels registered in the state of South Carolina. These permits allow vessels to be operated in public waters and are issued by the Department of Natural Resources. The types of South Carolina Vessel Permits include: • Boating Registration Certificate: This certificate is issued to vessels registered in the state of South Carolina and is valid for a period of three years. It is the first form of permit that must be obtained before operating a motorized vessel in the state. • Boating Certificate of Number: This permit is issued to vessels that have been issued a Boating Registration Certificate and is valid for a period of three years. It is the second form of permit that must be obtained before operating a motorized vessel in the state. • Temporary Boating Certificate: This permit is issued to vessels that are not registered in the state of South Carolina and is valid for a period of 30 days. It is the third form of permit that must be obtained before operating a motorized vessel in the state. • Boating Safety Education Certificate: This permit is issued to vessels that have completed a boating safety course approved by the state of South Carolina. It is the fourth form of permit that must be obtained before operating a motorized vessel in the state.