1. Study and Pass the New Jersey Boater Safety Course

   Register for the course, study the free online course material, and pass the New Jersey boating license quizzes. Once you pass all of the quizzes, you have passed the course.

2. Pay and Sign-Up for In-Person Exam

   After passing and paying the $39.50 course fee, you'll print out a temporary certificate, which will serve as your admission ticket for the state-required In-Person Exam. Then you'll sign-up online for the In-Person Exam. The exam costs $30 and is collected when you sign-up. (You can view a list of In-Person Exam locations and dates before taking the Boat New Jersey online course, but you can't sign-up until you pass.)

3. Take the In-Person Exam

   Attend the In-Person Exam session at the time, date, and location you signed up for in Step 2. After passing, you’ll receive by mail your lifetime New Jersey Boat Safety Certificate issued by New Jersey State Police.

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Boating Basics Instruction

The Boat New Jersey Course features easy-to-understand boating safety instructions and hundreds of detailed illustrations to help you improve your boating skills and become a better, more prepared skipper.

This online boating safety course is based on the Boat New Jersey - A Course on Responsible Boating, which was developed and printed by Boat Ed specifically for the New Jersey State Police for use in classroom instruction.

Boat Ed is the only boating safety education course and exam provider that develops print materials on behalf of state government boating and boater safety agencies.

• This is the same course that is used by New Jersey State Police for classroom instruction.
• Boat Ed is the only boating safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Comprehensive Boater Education Content

This New Jersey boater education course covers a range of topics—from safety instructions to boat handling to reading the weather—and prepares you for a variety of situations you could find yourself in while on the water.

Whether or not you are required to complete New Jersey’s boating safety course requirement, all boaters have a responsibility to learn about boat operation, communication, navigation, and life-saving techniques before taking to the water.

Because educated boaters are safer boaters, completing this New Jersey-approved online course can also earn you a discount on your boat and PWC insurance.

• Learn the rules of the water to have a safe and enjoyable day boating in New Jersey.
• Free boat safety training material recognized by New Jersey State Police.

Video Instruction

The New Jersey online boater education study guide and course feature context-based video instruction to enhance your retention and motivation. You will watch live-action videos of boat and PWC operators preparing for an outing, using good judgement, and reacting to unexpected changes.

• Sample course instructional video, “Casting Off”
• Sample course instructional video, “Capsizing, Swamping, or Falling Overboard”

Interactive Animations

Learning in this New Jersey boater safety course is reinforced by the use of interactive animations that help students understand safe boating skills such as casting off and docking, understanding traffic laws on the water, dealing with emergencies, and more.

• Sample course instructional animation, “Tying Knots”
• Sample course instructional animation, “Personal Watercraft Overtaking”

It’s Official and Approved!

This online boater education course is approved by the New Jersey State Police and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard as an approved online boating license course.

It’s the Law!

New Jersey law enforcement officers patrol the waterways to make your boating experience safe and pleasant. Cooperate with them by following the New Jersey boating laws and guidelines in this course.

It’s Fast and Easy!

With this complete boater course, finish your classroom boating safety educational requirement at your own pace on your mobile device or computer in a just a few hours. Complete the course in one sitting or a little at a time. It’s up to you.

It’s Made in the USA!

This New Jersey boat license safety course is proudly made in Dallas, Texas, USA, and our servers and data storage facilities are located within the USA Recreational boating is truly one of America’s favorite pastimes and a freedom we all should continue to enjoy.