Official New Jersey Boating Safety Course Online
Take this New Jersey–approved course to complete your online Boating safety education.
pay only when you pass
Lifetime Card Get Boating certified in 3 steps.
Study and pass the $39.50 course.
Finish any other requirements.
Get ready to go boating!
Do you need New Jersey Boating education?
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.
New Jersey State Police Requirements
A photo ID is required for admittance into the In-Person Exam.
You must be at least 13 years old to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of New Jersey to take this online course.
After this Course
After passing the course, you will have 365 days to attend the state-required In-Person Exam to complete your Boating safety certification.
Learn MoreWhat to Expect From Boat Ed
Live‐Action, High‐Definition Videos
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.
Watch this 54-second sample to see how we put you in the driver’s seat.
Comprehensive Instruction in New Jersey Boating Safety Education
This official training program is developed to meet the standards for Boating safety education established by New Jersey. Boat Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Boating laws and regulations.
State-Approved Content
As a course provider approved by New Jersey State Police, the New Jersey Boat Ed Course covers everything a new boater may need to know in order to be safe in New Jersey while boating.
Sign Up For Free →Learn Your Way on Any Device
Boat Ed offers the only online Boating education courses that are fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Saved Progress
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.
We’re people, not robots.
Our customer service team, made up of real people with real Boat Ed experience, is here to provide assistance through all channels—phone, email, and chat.
8:30 a.m. to midnight CST Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST Saturday & Sunday
Get help seven days a week from professionals like Bill, Diana, Heidi, Laura, Lilibeth, Liz, Marc, Nichole, and Thomas.
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New Jersey Approved
New Jersey State Police
P.O. Box 7068
West Trenton, NJ 08628
Made in the U.S.A.
This safety course is proudly made in Dallas, Texas, U.S.A., and our servers and data storage facilities are located within the U.S.A.
Is it the Boating safety license?
Boating safety education certification is not the same thing as a Boating license. What you really need is the New Jersey Boat Safety Certificate. You can get the New Jersey Boat Safety Certificate by taking this boat safety course at boat-ed.com. Find out if you need the card.
Did you lose your card? Replace it here.
Sign Up For Free →Need help? Here are the answers to the questions New Jersey Boating students most frequently ask.
Frequently Asked Questions