I am a resident of New York State, Can I get a NJ State boating license?

Question

The answer to this is somewhat unclear. I am planning on being out on the water a lot this summer in NJ, but don't reside there. I am signed up to take the boating safety course in Jers with some friends who I plan on boating with. But of course didn't realize that living out-of-state might pose a problem. Can anyone please help to clarify this for me?

Answer 1

The New Jersey State Police Marine Services says this.

The law states that an out-of-State resident who is at least 16 years of age and who will be in this State for less than 90 days may operate a power vessel on the waters of the State of New Jersey if they possess a boat safety certificate issued by their state of residence, or if they possess written proof of successful completion of a boat safety course approved by another state, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators(N.A.S.B.L.A.) or the United States Coast Guard.

Check out the website for more information if needed

Answer 2

Your living out of state is not a problem. If you have one from NY that is good also.

Answer 3

i think the safeety corse is open to anyone. And i also think its really run by the coast guard. So the boating course covers you for operating a boat anywhere.

If you have any questions I recommend you give the coast guard a call.

NJ is only interested in giving tickets/fines to run the govt.

signed a NJ resident.