FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
From the NJ State Police Marine Bureau Website
Q1 | Do I need a boat safety certificate? THIS IS THE N.J. State Police ISSUED CARD (NOT DRIVER'S LICENSE "BOAT" ENDORSEMENT) |
A1 | Yes, if you are operating a personal watercraft (Jet Ski, Wave Runner, etc.), or a power vessel on the waters of the State of New Jersey you are required to possess a New Jersey boat safety certificate. Exemptions:
A boat safety certificate is not required for non-powered vessels. |
Q6 | I LOST MY OLD CARD OR I CHANGED MY NAME OR I MOVED. DO I HAVE TO TAKE THE BOATING SAFETY COURSE AGAIN? NO. |
A6 | Only New Jersey State Police ("NJSP") issued boating safety certificates can be replaced by the NJSP Marine Services Bureau. Taking the course again will NOT get you a new card. It will be flagged by NJSP as previously issued and NO NEW CARD will be sent to you. You can write(snail mail), fax, or email your request w/ proper documents- SEE BELOW
The preferred means of communication with the Marine Services Bureau regarding certificate replacement is via e-mail, this will allow us to serve you in the most efficient means possible. E-mail requests should be sent to lpprobbj@gw.njsp.org , scanned copies of the below information must be in .jpg/.bmp format or in a Microsoft word document. If it is not possible to e-mail your request you can request a replacement certificate by writing to: NJSP BSC Replacement
BOX 7068
West Trenton, NJ 08628-0068
Requests may also be FAX'd to (609) 882-8110. Please be certain all of the information FAX'd is clearly legible. 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 drivers license etc.
4. Certificate number as it appears on your certificate ( if known). ----> CALL ME- I KEEP RECORDS OF THIS FOR YOU. It's part of my Student LIFE TIME GUARANTY. I mentioned in class
5. Home telephone with area code, daytime phone number with area code and an e-mail address.
6. Indicate the reason for requesting a replacement boating safety certificate. (Examples: Lost, Damaged, Moved, Marriage name change, etc.). |
Q8 | Do I need a BOAT LICENSE too? THIS IS THE "BOAT" ENDORSEMENT ON YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE BY DMV. |
A 8 | SHORT ANSWER. ON TIDAL WATER(anything that rises and falls each day) NO. In-land lakes- YES. A boat license (ISSUED BY NJ DMV) is a separate document from a boat safety certificate and is in addition to he NJSP Card and is required for operation on non-tidal water (water where there is no tidal drop and eventually connects to the Atlantic) in the State of New Jersey. The boat license is not a substitute for a boat safety certificate, it is an additional requirement. On non tidal waters in the State of New Jersey you must need both, a boat safety certificate card and a boat license on your DL. To obtain a boat license, go to your nearest NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Facility. Persons must present their NJ Boat Safety Certificate (or temp) with them to to DMV to apply for a boat license. BOTH are required during no-tidal vessel(PWC too) operations.
View Non-Tidal Boat Operator License Requirements (PDF - 23kb)
EXEMPTIONS IN NON-TIDAL WATERS(lakes, ponds,etc.):
A boat license is not required for non-powered vessels (sunfish, row boats,etc.).
Persons operating vessels less than 1 HP, vessels powered by 12 volt electric trolling motors or vessels 12' or longer with less than 10 total HP are exempt from the license requirement.
Out-of-state residents with written proof of the successful completion of a boat safety course are exempt from the boat license requirement. |
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Q. | What is the minimum age to take the Boating Safety course? |
A. | 12 years old. Sucessfully passing course, age 13 or older a temporary certificate is issued at our class. And the permanent State Police card is mailed to you. If between age 12 and 13th birthday the student's paperwork is retained. Upon reaching 13th birthday a card may be requested from NJ State Police and it will be issued to your child. A boat license (ISSUED BY NJ DMC) is a separate from a boat safety certificate and is in addition to the NJSP Card. It is an endorsement saying "BOAT" on your Driver License. |
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