Do you need Boat Safety Certificate in NJ?

A boat license and New Jersey Boat Safety Certificate are required to operate a power vessel or personal watercraft – jet ski or wave runner – on non-tidal waters of New Jersey. A boat license is not required for non-powered vessels.

Can you take the NJ boating test online?

A photo ID is required for admittance into the In-Person Exam. You must be at least 12 years old to take this online course. You do not have to be a resident of New Jersey to take this online course.

How long is the NJ boating course?

eight hours
The New Jersey Safe Boating course is eight hours long. Upon successful completion of the 8-hour course, which includes a 60-question exam, you’ll receive your New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate. This certificate must be carried when operating any powerboat or PWC in New Jersey.

How long is the NJ online boating course?

about 5 hours
How long will it take to complete the course? Typically it takes about 5 hours to go through the online course, excluding any quizzes and/or exams and restudying that you may choose to do.

Do you need a captains license to drive a boat in NJ?

on NJ waters, the answer is YES, you are required to possess proof of boating education. A boating safety certificate issued by their state of residence (non-residents only for no more than 90 days) A United States Coast Guard Captains License.

Does my NJ boating license work in other states?

Yes, if the course was NASBLA approved. The Commission recognizes certificates issued by another state or province that have been approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).

Does NJ boating license expire?

The boating safety certificate is proof that you have successfully completed an approved New Jersey boating safety course. The boating safety certificate does not expire and does not need to be renewed.

How much does it cost to register a boat in NJ?

Boats

Boat length (pleasure)	Fee
16 Feet but less than 26 feet	$28.00
26 feet but less than 40 feet	$52.00
40 feet but less than 65 feet	$80.00
65 feet or more	$250.00

How many questions is the NJ boating exam?

60-question
Students will have time to complete the required NJSP paperwork, hear a review, and take a 60-question multiple-choice test.

Does NJ accept out of state boating license?

Out-of-State residents who will be in New Jersey for more than 90 days will be required to possess a New Jersey boating safety certificate if they wish to operate a power vessel on the waters of the State of New Jersey.

Can you use a NJ boat license in NY?

Yes, provided it was issued from your current state of residence, and the course was approved by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators.