Quick Reference: Requirements for In-State Watercraft Licenses

Requirements
Primary Licenses	Surety Bond	Inspection	VA Watercraft Tax Collection Certificate	Dealer Agreement	Business License	Bond Rider
Dealer	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes if sells new watercraft	Yes if required by locality	NA*
Manufacturer	No	No	No	No	Yes if required by locality	NA*
Factory Branch	No	No	No	No	Yes if required by locality	NA*
Distributor	No	No	No	No	Yes if required by locality	NA*
Distributor Branch	No	No	No	No	Yes if required by locality	NA*
Wholesaler	Yes if employs salespersons	No	No	No	Yes if required by locality	NA*
Additional Licenses Available to the Above Watercraft License Holders
Permanent Supplemental	No	No	No	Yes if sells new watercraft	Yes if required by locality	Yes
Temporary Supplemental	No	No	No	No	No	No
Salesman or Demonstrator**	NA*	NA*	NA*	NA*	NA*	NA*
Representative	NA*	NA*	NA*	NA*	NA*	NA*

*NA = Requirement is not applicable to this license.
**Salesman or Demonstrator License requires proof of completion of Boating Safety Course.