Yes. If you were born after December 31, 1986 and you’re operating a boat a motorized boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC), you must have a West Virginia boating license and it must be carried on board the boat during operation.

There are some great benefits to being a BOATsmart! cardholder – once you’ve obtained your BOATsmart! Card, it will be good for life, it will keep you legal when boating in other states and you’ll recieve boat insurance discounts.