Boating in New Jersey
Registration, titles, boater education and taxes, from New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (registration/title); State Police Marine Services (education) and other official sources.
| Registering agency | New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (registration/title); State Police Marine Services (education) |
| Registration fees | <16 ft $12; 16-25 $28; 26-39 $52; 40-64 $80; 65+ $250; title $60 ($85 with lien) |
| Renewal | annual (N.J.A.C. 13:82-8.6(b) refers to the annual fees in N.J.S.A. 12:7-34.47) |
| Title | yes for boats over 12 ft |
| Boater education | All PWC operators, all other power vessel operators born in 1959 and later [per USCG-hosted NASBLA state survey; survey date not shown, may be outdated]; all PWC operators; other power vessel operators born in 1959 or later [per USCG-hosted NASBLA survey; may be outdated] |
| Sales/use tax | 3.3125% (half of 6.625%); cap: $20,000 |
| Property tax | no |
| Forms | Official forms |
Sources
Checked 2026-10-24. Rules change; confirm with the agency.
Places in New Jersey
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