Boater Education (33)

Boater teaches another boater at the helm, how to get a Wisconsin boating license concept.

How to Get a Boating License in Wisconsin

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…

Two people in fast red boat on sunny day, do you need a boating license in Wisconsin concept.

Do You Need a Boating License in Wisconsin?

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…

Overhead view of boat in shallow water near manatees, Florida boating license concept.

Do You Need a Boating License in Florida?

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…

Close-up of a woman driving a boat, Alabama boating license cost concept.

How Much Does it Cost to Get a Boating License in Alabama?

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…

Texas flag on a boat at the dock, do you need a boating license in Texas concept.

Do You Need a Boating License in Texas?

If you want to operate a vessel on Texas waterways and you were born on or after September 1, 1993, you'll need to take a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)–certified boater education course. You must complete this course and carry a boater education card…