We have gathered several questions from our students, and provided a quick and accurate answer! See more information at www.BoatSafeUS.com
Do I need a Boat Safety Certificate?Anybody that operates a powered vessel (boat, personal water craft, boat with an electric trolling motor) is required to have a boat safety certificate.
How do I get a NJ boat Safety Certificate?In NJ, you are required to take a New Jersey State Police approved boating safety course and pass the proctored exam. Upon passing the exam, you'll leave with a temporary boating safety certificate, and receive your NJSP issued card in the mail. Classes are offered in-person or on-line. Find a boat safety class and exam at www.BoatSafeUS.com
Can I take the boat safety class online?In NJ, you can take the online course with one of the three approved course providers: www.AceBoater.com, www.Boat-ed.com or www.BoaterExam.comStudents are required to take a proctored exam with a NJSP certified provider. See our schedule at www.BoatSafeUS.com
What is a boat license and do I need one?If you are boating on the ocean or a bay, any body of water WITH a tide, you only need the Boat Safety Certificate.If you are boating on NON-tidal waters (like lakes or reservoirs) in NJ and you are a NJ resident, you will also need a “Non-Tidal Boat License”. This is a separate from a boat safety certificate and is required for operation on non-tidal water (water where the tide does not change) in the State of New Jersey. The boat license is not a replacement for a boat safety certificate, it is an additional requirement. In most cases, your boat license will be your driver's license with the BOAT endorsement.On non-tidal waters in the State of New Jersey you will need both, a boat safety certificate and a boat license. To obtain a boat license, take your driver's license to your nearest NJ Division of Motor Vehicle Commission facility, bring your NJ Boat Safety Certificate and apply for a boat license. Remember: With a tide = one card, without a tide = two cards
What are the age requirements in NJ?There are two minimum ages: 13 years old for vessels powered by electric trolling motors, or vessels 12' or longer with less than 10 total HP. 16 years old to operate of all other powered vessels, including personal watercraft, this includes out-of-state residents.Children can take the class at 12 years old, and receive their certificate at age 13. Kids 13 and up can take the course and receive their boat safety certificate.
Does my boat need to be registered?In order to use New Jersey waterways, all boats must be titled and registered. All power vessels and any vessel longer than 12′ must be registered. Vessels are registered by the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission: www.nj.gov/mvc/vehicles/boating.htm
I’m going jet skiing in NJ, do I need the boat safety certificate?Yes! A jet ski, or personal watercraft, is a powered vessel. You must have a boat safety certificate and be 16 years old or older. If you are on non-tidal waters, you will also need a non-tidal boat license.
Do I need a NASBLA certification?If you take a NASBLA certified boat safety class, you will be able to use your NJ boat safety certificate in other states.The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators is a national nonprofit organization that works to develop public policy for recreational boating safety. NASBLA represents the recreational boating authorities of all 50 states and the U.S. territories. See www.nasbla.org for more information!Boat Safe US class, exams and instructors are approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Can I “test out” and not take the course?No, everyone that wants to operate a vessel in NJ, must take a class and pass the exam to receive a boat safety certificate.
Is there an official book about boating in NJ?Yes! The NJ State Police Boating Safety Manual: www.nj.gov/mvc/pdf/license/boatingsafety.pdf
I am from out of state, what do I need to operate a boat in NJ?To operate a vessel on the waters of this New Jersey, you will need one of the following: a New Jersey Boat Safety Certificate, a NASBLA certified Boat Safety Certificate issued from your home State, United States Coast Guard Captain’s License, or written proof of completion of a NASBLA certified boat safety course. Out-of-state residents with written proof of the successful completion of a boat safety course are exempt from the boat license requirement
Do I have to wear a life jacket?Be on the safe side, make sure everyone wears a life jacket – every time. A stowed life jacket is no use in an emergency. The requirement is: anybody operating a PWC and all people 12 years old and under on any vessel must wear a United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) while onboard any vessel that is underway.
What is a Float Plan and do I need one?Always file a float plan! A Float plan is a list of information that you will leave for somebody, so the know where you are and when you should return. File a float plan with someone you trust that includes details about the trip, boat, persons, towing or trailer vehicle, communication equipment, and emergency contacts. For more info – See: https://floatplancentral.cgaux.org
What safety equipment do I need on my boat or PWD?Make sure you are prepared! Besides your documentation. Make sure you have your PFDs, the required lights, horn or whistle, distress signals, float plan, fire extinguishers, where required, to name a few. See the NJSP’s handy Equipment Checklist: www.nj.gov/njsp/marine-services/pdf/njsp-equipment-checklist.pdf
How do I get a replacement boat safety certificate / change my address / change my name?Only New Jersey State issued boating safety certificates can be replaced by the NJSP Marine Services Bureau.
E-mail requests should be sent to NJBoatCert@njsp.govThe Subject of your email, type "Replacement Card Request", or “Card Address Change,” “Card Name Change”
Requests must include the following information:
1. Full legal name, in the case of a legal name change you must include your full legal name as it appeared on your original certificate as well as your current legal name, proof of name change (marriage certificate etc.) .
2. Complete address, in the case of a address change you must include your address as it appeared on your original certificate as well as your current address.
3. Identification and proof of address e.g., photocopy of driver’s license etc.
4. Certificate number as it appears on your certificate (if known).
5. Your information: Telephone number with area code and an e-mail address.
We hope we have answered your questions! If not, please email us at exam@boatsafeus.com
Happy Boating!!
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