Frequently Asked Questions About the New Jersey Boat License

• What is the New Jersey boater safety certification card?
• Do I have to get the New Jersey boater safety certification card (New Jersey boater's license)?
• What is the minimum age to obtain the New Jersey boater safety certification card?
• How do I get my New Jersey boater safety certification card (New Jersey boater's license)?
• How much does the online boater exam cost? How much does the New Jersey boater safety certification card cost?
• When will I receive my New Jersey boater safety certification card in the mail?
• Do I get a temporary card or certificate until my permanent boater's license arrives?
• How do I replace my boater education card if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?

What is the New Jersey boater safety certification card?

• The New Jersey boater safety certification card (also referred to as the New Jersey Boaters License) is proof that a boater has demonstrated basic boating knowledge by:
  1. Passing an approved boating safety course, then
  2. Passing the state-required In-Person Exam.

Do I have to get the New Jersey boater safety certification card (New Jersey boater's license)?

• Anyone operating a motorized vessel is required to have a New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate by June 1, 2009, regardless of age.

What is the minimum age to obtain the New Jersey boater safety certification card?

• The minimum age to take the online boat safety exam and and then the In-Person Exam is 13 years old.

How do I get my New Jersey boater safety certification card (New Jersey boater's license)?

• The steps required to get your New Jersey boaters license are as follows:
  • Register and begin!
  • Study the New Jersey boating safety course material and pass each unit quiz.
  • Pay $39.50—after you pass, then print out your Course Completion Certificate.
  • Register online for the state-required In-Person Exam.
  • Pass the In-Person Exam, and you will be mailed your Boating Safety Education Certificate issued by the New Jersey State Police.
• For a detailed explanation of the New Jersey online boating exam process, please visit our New Jersey boating license overview page.

How much does the online boater exam cost? How much does the New Jersey boater safety certification card cost?

• The online Certification Exam costs $39.50—after you pass. There is a separate $30 charge for the state-required In-Person Exam.

When will I receive my New Jersey boater safety certification card in the mail?

• Your New Jersey boater safety certification card will be mailed to your home within 2 to 3 weeks after you pass the exam.

Do I get a temporary card or certificate until my permanent boater's license arrives?

• Yes. When you pass the In-Person exam, you will be issued a temporary certificate which will serve as your operating permit until your permanent card arrives.

How do I replace my boater education card if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?

• A duplicate card is available at no charge and may be requested from the New Jersey State Police. To request the card by phone, you can call the NJSP at 609-882-2000.