Summer is Unofficially Here! Be Official on the Water!

Whether you operate a boat, a personal watercraft, or have any vessel that has a motor, make sure you have your necessary paperwork!

Now is the time to get ready for the boating season! 

Get your NJ Boat Safety Certificate:

Take a class: If you haven't already, take that boat safety certification course - go to www.BoatSafeUS.com and register for a class.  We will cover all the information the NJSP wants you to know, administer the proctored exam, and you will leave with a temporary certificate upon passing the exam.

Take an online course and join us for the required proctored exam.  Acceptable online course providers are www.AceBoater.com, www.BoaterExam.com and www.Boat-Ed.com. You will be given a certificate of completion and you will need that in order to take the final exam and earn your NJ boat Safety Certificate.

Get your NJ Non-Tidal Boat License:

This is another requirement if you are operating your vessel on NON-tidal waters (i.e. lakes, reservoirs). The sooner you take and pass the course; it will give you time to head to the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC)/DMV) in case you need a non-tidal boat license. 

Get your non-tidal boat license by taking your NJ boat safety certificate and your NJ driver’s license to the NJ Division of Motor Vehicles.  They ask for a small fee, and they will put the BOAT endorsement on your driver’s license.

Be NASBLA Certified:

Are you planning on being on the water in other states? NY, PA, FL?  You can use your NJ boat safety certificate, but you must be NASBLA certified. NASBLA is the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.  Not all class providers are NASBLA certified, but Boat Safe US is!   Your NJ certificate card will include the NASBLA endorsements.

Bottom Line:

If you are operating a personal watercraft (Jet Ski, Wave Runner, Sea-Doo, etc.), or a power vessel/boat on the waters in New Jersey, you are required to possess a New Jersey boat safety certificate. The online course and proctored exam meet the State of New Jersey - Division of State Police Marine Law Enforcement requirements for boat safety education.  All Boat Safe US Courses are approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Find a Boat safety class or exam: www.BoatSafeUS.com

Online course providers: www.AceBoater.com, www.BoaterExam.com and www.Boat-Ed.com

NJ MVC for Non-Tidal License: www.nj.gov/mvc/vehicles/boating.htm

NASBLA: www.nasbla.org

Upcoming Schedule - See our full schedule at www.BoatSafeUS.com In-Person Classes and Exams for the Online Course:

Class: Keyport, Saturday, 5/31/2025     09:00am to 5:30pm Class: Somers Point, Saturday & Sunday, 5/31/2025 & 6/1/2025   08:00am to 11:30am Class: Toms River, Saturday, 5/31/2025     09:00am to 5:30pm Exam: Keyport, Saturday, 5/31/2025     08:00am to 09:00am Exam: Keyport, Saturday, 5/31/2025     4:00pm to 5:30pm Exam: Toms River, Saturday, 5/31/2025     08:00am to 09:00am Exam: Toms River, Saturday, 5/31/2025     4:00pm to 5:30pm Class: Parsippany, Sunday, 6/1/2025     09:00am to 5:30pm Exam: Parsippany, Sunday, 6/1/2025     08:00am to 09:00am Exam: Parsippany, Sunday, 6/1/2025     4:00pm to 5:30pm Exam: Somers Point, Sunday, 6/1/2025     10:00am to 11:30am Class: Point Pleasant Beach, Tuesday & Thursday, 6/3/2025 & 6/5/2025   6:00pm to 9:30pm Class: Toms River, Tuesday & Thursday, 6/3/2025 & 6/5/2025   6:00pm to 9:30pm Exam: Clifton, Wednesday, 6/4/2025     7:00pm to 8:00pm Exam: Mount Laurel, Thursday, 6/5/2025     7:30pm to 8:30pm Exam: Toms River, Thursday, 6/5/2025     5:00pm to 6:00pm Exam: Toms River, Thursday, 6/5/2025     8:00pm to 9:30pm Exam: Point Pleasant Beach, Thursday, 6/5/2025     8:00pm to 9:30pm Class: Brick, Saturday, 6/7/2025     09:00am to 5:30pm Class: Mt. Arlington, Saturday, 6/7/2025     09:00am to 5:30pm Exam: Brick, Saturday, 6/7/2025     07:30am to 09:00am Exam: Brick, Saturday, 6/7/2025     4:00pm to 5:30pm Exam: Mt. Arlington, Saturday, 6/7/2025     08:00am to 09:00am Exam: Mt. Arlington, Saturday, 6/7/2025     4:00pm to 5:30pm Class: Atlantic Highlands, Sunday, 6/8/2025     09:00am to 5:30pm Class: Beach Haven, Sunday, 6/8/2025     09:00am to 5:30pm Class: Mount Laurel, Sunday, 6/8/2025     09:00am to 5:30pm Class: Ocean City, Sunday, 6/8/2025     08:00am to 4:30pm Exam: Atlantic Highlands, Sunday, 6/8/2025     08:00am to 09:00am Exam: Atlantic Highlands, Sunday, 6/8/2025     4:00pm to 5:30pm Exam: Beach Haven, Sunday, 6/8/2025     07:15am to 08:45am Exam: Beach Haven, Sunday, 6/8/2025     4:00pm to 5:30pm Exam: Mount Laurel, Sunday, 6/8/2025     08:00am to 09:00am Exam: Mount Laurel, Sunday, 6/8/2025     4:00pm to 5:30pm Exam: Ocean City, Sunday, 6/8/2025     3:00pm to 4:30pm Class: Scotch Plains, Monday & Wednesday, 6/9/2025 & 6/11/2025   6:00pm to 9:30pm Exam: Scotch Plains, Monday, 6/9/2025     5:00pm to 6:00pm Exam: Somers Point, Monday, 6/9/2025     6:00pm to 7:00pm Class: Keyport, Tuesday & Thursday, 6/10/2025 & 6/12/2025   6:00pm to 9:30pm Class: Lawrence Township, Tuesday & Thursday, 6/10/2025 & 6/12/2025   6:00pm to 9:30pm Class: Mt. Arlington, Tuesday & Thursday, 6/10/2025 & 6/12/2025   6:00pm to 9:30pm Exam: Keyport, Tuesday, 6/10/2025     5:00pm to 6:00pm Exam: Scotch Plains, Wednesday, 6/11/2025     8:00pm to 9:30pm