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What to Register
Any boat longer than 12 feet and all motor-powered vessels, regardless of length.
What Not to Register
- Non-motorized inflatable devices.
- Non-motorized surfboards.
- Non-motorized dinghies.
- Non-motorized racing shells.
- Non-motorized canoes and kayaks.
Exemptions
- U.S. public vessels.
- Foreign vessels.
- Ship lifeboats.
- Non-motorized vessels restricted to small lakes and ponds on private property.
- Any racing vessel holding a New Jersey State Marine Police permit.
- Any vessel registered in another state or operating on New Jersey waters for fewer than 180 days.
Requirements and Procedures
Registering a Boat More Than 12 Feet in Length
- Visit any Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) office with proof of age and identification.
- Complete a boat registration application (Form BA-51).
- Pay all applicable fees.
Registering a Boat 12 Feet or Less in Length
- Visit any MVC office with:
- ―Proof of age and identification.
- ―Proof of ownership.
- ―A notarized bill of sale.
- ―A notarized statement of receipt from the seller.
- ―Your driver license number.
- ―Your Social Security number or proof of exemption.
- ―A certificate of ownership by sworn affidavit.
Registration Fees
- Less than 16 feet: $12
- 16 feet to less than 26 feet: $28
- 26 feet to less than 40 feet: $52
- 40 feet to less than 65 feet: $80
- 65 feet or longer: $250
Renewals and Replacements
Registrations are valid for one year.
Renewal Online
You can renew online using Visa, Discover, MasterCard or American Express.
Renew in Person
Visit any MVC office.
Renew by Mail
Send renewal form to:
Motor Vehicle Commission
P.O. Box 101
Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0403
Replace Lost Registration
Visit any MVC office with valid identification. Cost: $5
Boater License
Anyone 13 years old or older must own a Boating Safety Certificate to operate a boat.
Boater Safety Courses
State-approved classes are offered throughout New Jersey. For more information, the New Jersey State Police recommends consulting the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary or calling any MVC office.
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