New Hampshire does not issue a traditional boating license. Instead, the state requires a Safe Boating Certificate for qualifying operators, administered by the New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol. Unlike most states, New Hampshire has no birth-year exemption. If you are 16 or older and…

Minnesota does not issue a traditional boating license. Instead, the state requires a Watercraft Operator's Permit for certain operators, administered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Minnesota's requirement is being phased in by birth year through 2028. Whether you need the permit today…

Arkansas does not issue a traditional boating license. Instead, the state requires a Boater Education Certificate for certain operators, administered by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC). Whether you need the certificate depends on when you were born. This guide covers who needs it,…

Oregon does not issue a traditional boating license. Instead, the state requires a Boating Safety Education Card for qualifying operators, administered by the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB). Unlike most states, Oregon has no birth-year exemption. If you operate a motorboat with an engine over…

Mississippi does not issue a traditional boating license. Instead, the state requires a Boating Education Certificate for certain operators, administered by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP). Whether you need the certificate depends on one thing: when you were born. This guide…