As of July 1, 2025, Minnesota has a new boater education law. That means boaters who previously didn't need a permit to operate motorized vessels on the state's waterways may need to take a course to obtain one. Whether you need boating licensing (and when) depends…
If you plan to go boating in Wisconsin and you were born on or after January 1, 1989, you need a boating safety certificate to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC). You can get your certificate by passing an approved boating safety course, and…
In Wisconsin, boaters born on or after January 1, 1989, must have a boating safety certification card to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC) legally. Boaters can obtain this lifelong certification by passing an approved safety course. Do you need a boating license in…
If you're a Florida resident who was born on or after January 1, 1988, you'll need to get a Florida Boating Safety Education Identification Card. This certification is often informally called a "boating license," and it's the document you need to legally operate a motorized…
In Alabama, obtaining a boat license for recreational use (specifically, the Vessel "V" endorsement on a driver's license) will cost $30–$80, depending on the provider for the boater safety course and exam. The answer to the question "How much does it cost to get a…
