Maryland does not issue a traditional boating license. Instead, the state requires a Certificate of Boating Safety Education for most motorized vessel operators, administered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and enforced by the Natural Resources Police. Whether you need the certificate comes…
Louisiana does not issue a traditional boating license. Instead, the state requires a Boater Education Certificate for certain operators, administered by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). Whether you need the certificate depends on when you were born and what you are operating.
Wyoming is one of a small number of states that does not require a mandatory boating safety education certificate to operate a motorized vessel. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) oversees boating regulations in the state and strongly encourages all boaters to complete an…
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,…
