Boater's license requirement!!!! Persons born on or after January 1, 1978 must successfully complete a boating safety course before operating a motorized boat, including personal watercraft, on Delaware waters. Here are 4 different state approved courses you can choose from to complete! The Boat US option is free! Please know that this course could take up to 3-4 hours to complete!
Boat US
Interactive Boaters Safety Course
Boat-Ed
Boater-Exam
Please make sure to bring a copy with you so we can verify this requirement!
If you plan to fish during your outing, be sure to obtain the proper fishing license from the state. A Delaware recreational fishing license covers recreational fishing, crabbing and clamming in all Delaware waters. Licenses must be purchased annually by recreational anglers. In addition to the license, recreational anglers who purchase an individual fishing license or resident boat fishing license will automatically be issued a Delaware Fisherman Information Network (FIN) number. Delaware fishing licenses can be purchased online via Digital DNREC or in-person at an authorized license agent.