Pennsylvania does not issue a traditional boating license. Instead, the state requires a Boating Safety Education Certificate for certain operators, issued by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). Whether you need the certificate depends on two things: when you were born and what you're…
New Jersey requires a Boat Safety Certificate for all motorized vessel operators. Depending on where you boat, you may need a second credential on top of that. The state's requirements are administered by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Marine Services Bureau. Unlike most states,…
Washington does not issue a traditional boating license. Instead, the state requires a Boater Education Card for qualifying operators, issued through the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Whether you need the card depends on three things: when you were born, how old you are,…
Virginia doesn't issue a traditional boating license, but that doesn't mean you can get on the water without credentials. The state requires a Boating Safety Education Certificate for most motorized vessel operators, issued through the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). Unlike many states, Virginia…
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…
