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State-by-state comparisons built from the same official sources as our state guides.
Do You Need a License to Drive a Jet Ski? Rules in All 50 States45 of 50 states require a boater education card for at least some jet ski riders. Only Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, South Dakota and Wyoming have no general education rule.
How Much Does It Cost to Register a Boat? Fees in All 50 StatesRegistering a 16- to 20-foot motorboat typically costs about $15 to $35 a year. Arkansas is cheapest at $15 for three years; Utah costs the most at about $210 a year for a new 17-foot boat.