As of January 1, 2025, Brianna's Law is fully enacted in New York. This law requires that all persons operating a motorized vessel must have a Boating Safety Certificate.
If you are at least 18 years old, you may rent without completing a course. The livery must demonstrate how to properly use the boat before renting it. Persons under the age of 18 may only rent a motorboat if they hold a safety certificate.
A completed Boat Registration/Title Application (MV-82B). 2. proof of ownership (manufacturer's statement of origin; a title from NY or another state; a transferable registration; or a US Coast Guard document), see page 2; 3.
The 3-hour New York Boating Safety Course is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), the New York Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and is recognized by the US Coast Guard.
How to register a boat in New York A completed Boat Registration/Title Application form. Proof of ownership (this may be a statement of origin from the manufacturer, a title certificate from New York or another state, a transferable registration or a document from the US Coast Guard)
NY Jet Ski Regulations Yes, jet skis are considered personal watercraft (PWC) vessels. As of January 1, 2005, you must have a boating safety certificate and be at least 14 years of age or older to operate a personal watercraft.