Florida · Motorboat
Yes, you need the card
You were born on or after the cut-off date.
| Your age that day | 30 yrs |
| Minimum age to operate alone | not confirmed |
| Credential | Boating Safety Education Identification Card |
| State fee | none published |
| Free BoatUS course | accepted |
| Cheapest legal route | Free coursestate fee not published |
Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 needs an approved course and an FWC Boating Safety Education ID Card to run a motorboat of 10 hp or more.
Official page: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) · Archived copy (web.archive.org) of February 8, 2026, June 6, 2026