Take this New Jersey–approved online boating course to complete your boaters safety education. Boat-ed.com is a delegated provider for the New Jersey State Police.
You need education if you will be operating a motorized vessel in New Jersey. Some operators may be required to get a non‐tidal boat license as well.
Getting started is easy, simply sign up for a Boat Ed student account, pay for the official, state-approved course, and visit your student dashboard.
Take the course on any desktop, tablet or mobile device, and don't worry about completing everything in one sitting. We save your progress after each lesson!
Before obtaining your certification and hitting the water, you'll need to complete your states in-person requirements.
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New Jersey law requires all boat and PWC operators to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.
A photo ID is required for admittance into the In-Person Exam.
You must be at least 12 years old to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of New Jersey to take this online course.
After passing the course, you will have 365 days to attend the state-required In-Person Exam to complete your Boating safety certification.
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Our course videos feature a combination of professional educators (who double as professional actors), entertaining storylines, and up‐to‐date scenarios that give you one of the most effective ways to learn safe boating practices.
You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we'll keep track of your progress. Most students finish the course in a few hours.
New Jersey State Police
P.O. Box 7068 West Trenton, NJ 08628
This safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations worldwide.
Boating safety education certification is not the same thing as a Boating license. What you really need is the Boat Safety Certificate. You can get the Boat Safety Certificate by taking this boat safety course at boat-ed.com. Find out if you need the card.
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The New Jersey Boat Ed Course fee is $44.95.
You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or completed a little at a time over several days. All pay-up-front courses are available for 90 days from time of registration and payment.
You must be at least 12 years old to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of New Jersey to take this online course.
The New Jersey Boat Ed Course is approved and accepted by the New Jersey State Police.
For visiting boaters, all states, territories, and provinces will recognize boating education cards that meet NASBLA requirements and Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Cards that meet Transport Canada’s requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
If you fail a unit quiz, you can take it again until you pass. You must score at least 80% on the unit quizzes to pass.
After reviewing all units, you must take and pass the New Jersey State Police Boating Safety Test covering all the course material. You have 365 days to complete the In-Person Exam. You must score at least 80% on the New Jersey State Police Boating Safety Test to pass. You have two attempts to pass. If you do not pass on your first try, you may retake the test after 24 hours. If you do not pass on your second try, you must retake the online course.
Once you pass and pay for the online course, you will be able to immediately print out the Online Course Completion Certificate. This is your proof of online course completion. You can print the Online Course Completion Certificate right then, and/or request that a PDF be emailed to you. This certificate EXPIRES 365 days after course completion.
The Boat Safety Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all the education requirements. The Boat Safety Certificate will be mailed to you after you complete all certification requirements.
If your Boat Safety Certificate is lost or damaged, the New Jersey State Police can help replace it. Visit the New Jersey State Police website for more information on replacing your certificate.
If you have completed your In-Person Exam and have not received your permanent card, contact the Boat Ed customer care team. Call us at 1-800-830-2268, or email us at [email protected] .
Visit our Boat Ed help center for frequently asked questions, troubleshooting, or for further customer support!
