Do I need a boat license in Nevada?

Anyone born on or after January 1, 1983, must obtain a certificate of boating safety education from an approved NDOW provider before operating a motorboat with a motor exceeding 15 horsepower or a personal watercraft. The certificate must be in possession of the operator and readily available for inspection by a law enforcement officer whenever the vessel is in operation

• Anyone at least 16 years old, who is resident of another state and is visiting the State for a maximum of 60 days in a vessel numbered in another state.

• Anyone who is visiting the State for a maximum of 90 days in a vessel from another country.

• A vessel that is being operated for commercial purposes.

• Anyone operating a vessel on a body of water on private property.