In Florida, the requirement applies to anyone born on or after 1 January 1988 operating a vessel of 10 hp or more. The credential is the Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card, issued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
| Who needs it | born on or after 1 January 1988 |
| Applies to | 10 hp or more |
| What it is called | Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card |
| Issued by | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) |
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Start the Florida courseFlorida requires the Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card for anyone born on or after 1 January 1988 operating a vessel of 10 hp or more.
A licence makes you legal to operate. It tells you nothing about the boat itself. Run the hull number free — it decodes the builder and model year, and flags any US Coast Guard recall campaign on record for that manufacturer.