The answer, on the whole, is no, you will not need a license to ride a scooter in the U.S. Many states classify electric scooters with electric bicycles, which do not require a driver's license to operate.

Do you need a licence for e scooter?

Legal use of electric scooters

The London e-scooter rental scheme is approved by the Department for Transport (DfT): ... Riders must be 18 or over and have a full or provisional driving licence to rent an e-scooter. It is still illegal to use privately-owned e-scooters or other powered transporters on public roads.

Is it illegal to ride an electric scooter without a license?

Privately owned e-scooters remain illegal on roads, cycle lanes and just about anywhere else you can think of. ... Anyone who does ride their own scooter could face a hefty fine and six points on their current or future driver's licence.