Use these official starting points to locate current requirements. Choose the agency responsible for the question, and check the scope of the information you find.
- USCG National Maritime Center: captain credentials ↗
- FWC: Florida boating regulations ↗
- DBPR: yacht and ship licensing ↗
- Florida Statutes §326.004: yacht broker licensing ↗
- FLHSMV: vessel titling and registration ↗
- National Weather Service: South Florida marine forecast ↗
- National Park Service: boating in Biscayne National Park ↗
- USCG: illegal charter enforcement and bareboat control ↗
- FWC: livery permit checklist ↗
For local planning, connect these resources with the Miami hub.