NJ Boaters & Jet Skiers! Time to prepare for the upcoming season on the water!

Our 2026 Class and Exam schedules are now available around New Jersey

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

It’s frustrating for a boater to sit idly through the winter months in anticipation of warmer weather. Now is the time to get ready for the next 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.
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Take an online course and join us for the required proctored exam. Acceptable online course providers are www.AceBoater.com, www.BoaterExam.com, www.Boat-Ed.com
and www.Recademics.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.
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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.

Get 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.

Upcoming Schedule:

Exam: Hillsborough, Wednesday, 2/11/2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Exam: Parsippany, Saturday, 2/14/2026 08:00am to 09:00am
Class: Toms River, Monday & Wednesday, 2/16/2026 & 2/18/2026 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Class: Clifton, Tuesday & Thursday, 2/17/2026 & 2/19/2026 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Exam: Hillsborough, Wednesday, 2/18/2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Exam: Toms River, Wednesday, 2/18/2026 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Exam: Clifton, Thursday, 2/19/2026 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Class: Beach Haven, Sunday, 2/22/2026 8:00am to 4:30pm
Class: Parsippany, Sunday, 2/22/2026 08:00am to 4:30pm
Exam: Beach Haven, Sunday, 2/22/2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Exam: Parsippany, Sunday, 2/22/2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Class: Scotch Plains, Monday & Wednesday, 2/23/2026 & 2/25/2026 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Class: Lawrence Township, Tuesday, 2/24/2026 08:00am to 4:30pm
Exam: Hillsborough, Wednesday, 2/25/2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Exam: Scotch Plains, Wednesday, 2/25/2026 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Class: Mt. Arlington, Saturday, 2/28/2026 08:00am to 4:30pm
Class: Toms River, Saturday, 2/28/2026 08:00am to 4:30pm
Exam: Mt. Arlington, Saturday, 2/28/2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Exam: Toms River, Saturday, 2/28/2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Exam: Parsippany, Saturday, 3/7/2026 08:00am to 09:00am
Exam: Mount Laurel, Wednesday, 3/11/2026 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Exam: Bordentown, Saturday, 3/14/2026 08:00am to 09:00
Class: Beach Haven, Sunday, 3/15/2026 8:00am to 4:30pm
Class: Lyndhurst, Sunday, 3/15/2026 08:00am to 4:30pm
Exam: Beach Haven, Sunday, 3/15/2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Exam: Lyndhurst, Sunday, 3/15/2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Class: Clifton, Tuesday & Thursday, 3/17/2026 & 3/19/2026 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Exam: Clifton, Thursday, 3/19/2026 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Class: Mt. Arlington, Saturday, 3/21/2026 08:00am to 4:30pm
Exam: Mt. Arlington, Saturday, 3/21/2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Class: Atlantic Highlands, Sunday, 3/22/2026 08:00am to 4:30pm
Exam: Atlantic Highlands, Sunday, 3/22/2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Class: Point Pleasant Beach, Monday & Wednesday, 3/23/2026 & 3/25/2026 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Class: Scotch Plains, Monday & Wednesday, 3/23/2026 & 3/25/2026 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Exam: Point Pleasant Beach, Wednesday, 3/25/2026 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Exam: Scotch Plains, Wednesday, 3/25/2026 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Class: Brielle, Saturday, 3/28/2026 08:00am to 4:30pm
Class: Parsippany, Saturday, 3/28/2026 08:00am to 4:30pm
Class: Toms River, Saturday, 3/28/2026 08:00am to 4:30pm
Exam: Toms River, Saturday, 3/28/2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Exam: Parsippany, Saturday, 3/28/2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Exam: Beach Haven, Sunday, 3/29/2026 8:00am to 9:30am

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

Online course providers: www.Recademics.com, 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

NJSP marine Division Information: Our 2026 Class and Exam schedules are now available around New Jersey