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Licensing & Regulations

Following local regulations and being properly licensed is important for having a relaxing and safe time on the water. Read our detailed guides on getting your boating license in different states.

Illinois Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Sep 18, 2026

10 min

Joris Zantvoort

Luxury yacht cruising New York waters on a sunny day

New York Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Aug 28, 2026

10 min

Joris Zantvoort

A cable-stayed bridge stretches over a wide river at sunset, with calm water—great for folks exploring with a South Carolina boating license as the sun’s dipping low on the horizon.

South Carolina Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Aug 24, 2026

8 min

Joris Zantvoort

You’re seeing a large yacht from behind on the water, with a city skyline and several buildings in the background.

California Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Aug 14, 2026

9 min

Joris Zantvoort

Two small motorboats are docked at a wooden pier—great if you've got an Alabama boating license—with houses and a long pier behind them under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Alabama Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Jul 24, 2026

9 min

Joris Zantvoort

A white motor yacht's cruising near a dock by colorful waterfront buildings and palm trees—a classic scene for anyone with a Florida boating license.

Florida Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Jul 3, 2026

9 min

Joris Zantvoort

Texas Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Jun 23, 2026

7 min

Joris Zantvoort