Boating lisence illinois?

Question

I'm 13 years old and took a boating safety cource in new york when i was 10.i just moved to illinois a year ago and I was wondering if i needed to take another safety course to get an illinois linsece beacuse i have a new york one at the moment. thx

Answer 1

Go to the local DMV or call they should be be able to stear you in the right direction.

Answer 2

For Illinois:

No one under the age of 10 may operate a motorized vessel, including personal watercraft.

Persons at least 10 years old but less than 12 years old may operate a motorized vessel, including personal watercraft, only if They are accompanied by and under the direct control of a parent, a guardian, or a person at least 18 years old designated by the parent or guardian.

Persons at least 12 years old but less than 18 years old may operate a motorized vessel, including personal watercraft, only if they complete a boating safety course and possess a Boating Safety Education Certificate accepted by the Department of Natural Resources or...

They are accompanied by and under the direct control of a parent, a guardian, or a person at least 18 years old designated by the parent or guardian.

Persons 18 years old or older are not subject to operator age restrictions.

You may complete the on line exam to get your Boating Safety Education Certificate at: http://www.boat-ed.com/il/index.htm

Answer 3

you have to get a license for the state you reside in