Florida State Regulations
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 who operates a vessel powered by 10 horsepower or more must pass an approved boater safety course (usually only takes about 15 minutes) and have in his/her possession photographic identification and a boating safety education identification card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (received after taking the boater safety course). If you would like to receive the card, you can take the 25 question test for the temporary license online (recommended) at
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Please be sure you are taking the $8.99 temporary test
If you are requested to pay more than $8.99 you are taking the test for the life-time license; this takes several hours to complete
If the driver is born after 1987, the license is required at all jetski and waverunner rental companies in Florida along with a photo ID
If you are born in 1987 or before, you only need a valid photo I.D.
Photo ID required for any and all drivers
15 is the minimum driving age
Someone 18 or older must be present to rent the waverunner
15 is the minimum driving age
Someone 18 or older must be present to rent the waverunner