[header] How to get your boating license [title] Look on a state level. [step] Boat licensing is done on a state level and you will need to research your state's requirements. Every state will have some variance in the requirements that will need to be met. 
Try doing some research into your state's requirements to learn more about what you need to do to obtain your license. [substeps] You can try looking at the dmv's website http: // www.dmv.