Registration and Titling Requirements Louisiana’s boat registration requirements stipulate that to legally operate a motorized boat or sailboat in the state, you must obtain a Certificate of Number and validation decals. The Certificate of Number must be on board and available for inspection by an enforcement officer during boat operation. The Certificate of Number and […]
Boating Rules & Regulations
Description of official boating laws, rules and regulations in Canada and the United States.
Wisconsin’s Boating License Requirements
Who needs a Boating License in Wisconsin? Wisconsin’s boating license requirement (boater education requirements), state that any person born after January 1st, 1989, and who is 16 years of age or older, may operate a motorized boat on state waterways if that person holds a valid Boating Safety Certificate, commonly called a boating license. The […]
Wisconsin’s Boat Registration Requirements
Boat Registration and Titling Requirements Wisconsin’s boat registration requirements stipulate that in order to legally operate a boat in the state, you must obtain a Certificate of Number and validation decals. The Certificate of Number must be carried on board and be available for inspection by an enforcement officer during boat operation. Registration application forms […]
Maryland’s Boating License Requirements
Who needs a Maryland Boating License? Maryland’s boating license reegulations require any person born after July 1st, 1972, who is operating a boat on Maryland waters is required to carry a Certificate of Boating Safety Education, commonly called a boating license, while operating a boat. The Certificate may be obtained by completing an approved Boating […]
Maryland’s Boat Registration Requirements
Maryland’s Boat Registration and Titling Requirements In order to legally operate a boat in the state, Maryland’s boat registration regulations require boaters to obtain a Certificate of Number and validation decals. The Certificate of Number must be on board and available for inspection by an enforcement officer during boat operation. The Certificate of Number and […]
Missouri Boat License Regulations
Who needs a Missouri Boat License? All persons born after January 1, 1984, who wish to operate a boat on Missouri waters are required to carry one of the following on board the boat: A Boating Safety Identification Card, commonly called a boat license (from a NASBLA-approved course) issued by the Missouri State Highway Patrol […]
Iowa’s Boat License Requirements
Who needs a Boat License in Iowa? Iowa’s boat license regulations require any operator between 12-17 years of age, who will operate a motorized boat over 10 horsepower, or who will operate a personal watercraft (PWC), to obtain a Boater Education Certificate, commonly called Iowa’s boat license. Those operators who are required to obtain a […]
Boat Registration in Iowa
Iowa’s Boat Registration and Titling Requirements Iowa’s boat registration regulations state that to operate a boat in the state of Iowa, you must obtain a Certificate of Number and validation decals. Exemptions: Boats that have been registered in another state, and are temporarily using Iowa’s waters for 60 days or less (within one calendar year). […]
Tennessee’s Titling and Registration Requirements
Boat Registration Requirements Tennessee’s boat registration regulations stipulate that to legally operate a motorized boat in Tennessee (including federally documented boats) and sailboats primarily used in Tennessee, you must register the boat by obtaining a Certificate of Number. The Certificate of Number must be on board at all times and be available for inspection by […]
Virginia’s Boat License Requirements
Who needs a Boat License in Virginia? Virginia’s boat license regulations were phased in over a period of several years. These regulations now apply to operators of motorized boats with motors of 10 horsepower or more. This includes personal watercrafts (PWCs). Those operators who are required to meet education requirements must carry their proof of compliance, […]