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	Boating in New Jersey
	Boater's Safety Course Requirements New Jersey Boat License You now need a NJ Boat License to operate any motorized boat (incuding sailboats with motors) on non-tidal bodies of water in NJ. To get a boat license, you need a Boat Safety Certificate. NJ Boat Safety Certificate You need a Boat Safety Certificate from a NJ State Police approved program to operate any motorized boat (including sailboats with motors) in tidal and non-tidal bodies of water according to the following schedule: If you were born after 1969...June 1, 2006 If you were born 1959-1968...June 1, 2007 If you were born 1949-1958...June 1, 2008 If you were born before 1948...June 1, 2009 Out of state residents are not exempt from the requirement. NJ will honor a Boat Safety Certificate of another state if you are in New Jersey for less than 90 days. A US Coast Guard Captain's License is sufficient to meet the Boat Safety Certificate requirement. For more information, please visit the NJ State Police website at http://njsp.org/maritime/faq.html.		Boat Title Requirements In order to use New Jersey waterways, all boats more than 12 feet in length must be titled at a Regional Service Center or MVC Agency. The only exceptions are: ship's lifeboat, canoe, kayak, inflatable boat, surfboard, rowing scull, racing shell and tender/dinghy used solely for direct transportation between a vessel and shore. If your boat is 12 feet or less, you do not need to title it unless it is powered by an outboard engine. How to Get a Boat Titled Boats must be titled within 10 working days of purchase or are subject to a fine. Titles are only issued at an MVC Agency. You must provide the following information: Date of birth, Social Security Number and driver license number Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (if new) Length, make and model, and type of boat Hull identification number (usually located on rear starboard) and type of hull material Type of motor and fuel Primary use of the boat (pleasure or commercial) If boat is financed, provide the address and corpcode of the lien holder. Original title will be sent there. Proof of ownership: Notarized bill of sale Notarized statement of receipt from the seller Certificate of ownership by sworn affidavit or notary MCO or valid registration or out-of-state title Fee payment: American Express®, MasterCard®, Visa®, check, money order or cash $20 for standard boat $40 for a financed boat For more information, visit the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission website at http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Vehicle/index.htm