In New York, the requirement applies to anyone every operator, at any age operating a vessel of any motorized vessel. The credential is the New York Boating Safety Certificate, issued by New York State Parks.
| Who needs it | every operator, at any age |
| Applies to | any motorized vessel |
| What it is called | New York Boating Safety Certificate |
| Issued by | New York State Parks |
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.
New York requires the New York Boating Safety Certificate for anyone every operator, at any age operating a vessel of any motorized vessel.