In place of a conventional boating license, Missouri requires a boating safety education card, also called an identification card. Anyone born after January 1, 1984, who operates a motorized vessel on Missouri waters must carry this card. The requirement applies to both residents and non-residents…
If you want to boat in Oregon, Oregon boating license requirements state that anyone operating a motorized vessel with more than 10 horsepower must have an Oregon Boating Safety Education Card. You can get this card by completing an approved safety course, passing the exam…
If you boat on California waterways, you'll need a California Boater Card, which is the official name for the state's boating license. As of January 1, 2025, California requires everyone operating a motorized vessel on the water to have the card, regardless of their age.
In Texas, if you were born on or after September 1, 1993, you'll need to complete an approved boater education course to operate certain vessels. Boaters earn a certificate upon completing the course and must carry it and a photo ID at all times while…
Transport Canada has announced new rules that affect recreational boat owners and boat dealers across Canada. Starting December 31, 2025, pleasure craft licences (PCLs) will need to be renewed every five years. Additionally, existing lifetime licences won’t disappear overnight, but they will be phased out…
