To renew online: 1  You must live in a participating county. 2  You will need your Renewal Identification Number (RIN) located on your renewal notice or look up the RIN online. 3  All registration fees, taxes, and convenience fees must be paid by debit card, credit card, or electronic check.
To drive a jet ski and a wave runner in Missouri, Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mexico, and California, you must be at least 14 years old.
In Illinois, a jet ski is considered both a motorboat and a personal watercraft. You have to be at least age 18 and wear a life preserver. You should also get a Boating Safety Certificate from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Department of Education.