New Jersey Boaters -  take your boating safety course Online at www.boatcourse.com!
$29.95 for the online course
and
$30.00 for the in-person testing fee

The total cost of the online course and in-person final exam is 59.95 as of May 1, 2011 - but still the least expensive online boating course in New Jersey!

The "New Jersey Online Boating Course"™ is the first NJ State Police, Marine Services Bureau, approved and authorized online boating safety course. It is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard. Passing this course enables you to operate your boat or Jet Ski legally in New Jersey and the USA!

GET YOUR NEW JERSEY BOATER CARD IN 3 EASY STEPS:

1. Pass the New Jersey Online Boating Course™ by completing each of the 7 chapters and print your "Proof of Completion". Study at your own pace - there is no expiration.
2. Schedule an appointment to take your final in-person exam. Click the "Final Exam" above to see a list of locations, dates and times.
3. Show your "Proof of Completion" and ID at a testing center. There is a testing fee of $30.00 which is paid to the instructor at the testing site. The final exam must be taken in-person and a passing score of 80% or better is required.

Looking for a Classroom Boating Course? Click on the "Classroom Courses" button above.

Who is Required to Have a Boating Safety Course?
In New Jersey, all persons operating any powerboat or PWC (jet ski, sea doo, etc)  must have proof of passing an approved boating safety education course. Every power vessel operator in New Jersey must posses a certificate.

Persons taking a boating safety course may be 10 years of age or older but must wait until they are at least 13 to obtain their New Jersey boating certificate. Click here for Age and Operator information.

THE NEW JERSEY ONLINE BOATING COURSE™ IS APPROVED BY THE NJ MARINE SERVICES BUREAU. Click here to see the New Jersey State Police Approval Letter