The minimum age to get a New Jersey boating license (also called a New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate) is 13 to operate limited power vessels and 16 to operate any power vessel or personal watercraft (PWC) independently. Specific horsepower and vessel-type restrictions apply to operators…
The minimum age to get a New York boating license (also called a New York Boating Safety Certificate) is 10 years old to operate a motorboat and 14 to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) such as a Jet Ski. As of January 1, 2025, all…
The minimum age to get a Florida boating license (also called a Florida Boating Safety Education Identification Card) is 14 to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) such as a Jet Ski. For motorboats, Florida ties the requirement to your birth date rather than a single…
The minimum age to get a California boating license (also called a California Boater Card) is 16 to operate a motorized vessel of 15 horsepower or more independently. Operators between the ages of 12 and 15 may operate those same vessels with proper adult supervision.
Alabama requires most motorized vessel operators to hold a state-issued boating credential, but the way it works is different from most states. Rather than a standalone card, the certification is tied directly to your Alabama driver's license as a "V" class endorsement. However, if you…
