Getting on the water in Vermont starts with knowing whether you need a Boating Safety Education Certificate. Vermont requires a Boating Safety Education Certificate for anyone born after January 1, 1974, who operates a motorboat or personal watercraft on Vermont waters. The certificate is issued…

Getting on the water in New Hampshire starts with one credential for most operators: the Safe Boater Education Certificate. New Hampshire requires a Safe Boater Education Certificate for anyone 16 years of age or older who operates a motorboat with a motor greater than 25…

Getting on the water in Nebraska requires one credential for most operators: the Nebraska Boater Education Certificate. Nebraska requires a Boater Education Certificate for anyone born after December 31, 1985, who operates any motorboat or personal watercraft on Nebraska waters. The certificate is issued by…

Getting on the water in Minnesota means knowing whether you need a Watercraft Operator's Permit. Minnesota is phasing in a mandatory Watercraft Operator's Permit requirement for all motorized watercraft operators, expanding by birth year through 2028. As of July 1, 2026, anyone born after June…

Getting on the water in Massachusetts now requires a Boater Safety Certificate for most operators. Under the Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act, Massachusetts requires all operators of motorboats and personal watercraft to hold a valid Boater Safety Certificate. The requirement is being phased in by birth…