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New Jersey Boating License vs. New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate?
Many boaters incorrectly use the term "New Jersey Boating License", "New Jersey
Boaters License", or "New Jersey Boat License" when they refer to the boating safety
certificate. In fact, the boating safety certificate is NOT a license. The card
does not expire, cannot be revoked, and never needs to be renewed, which is the
case with a driver's license.
So why is it called a New Jersey Boating License?
Since many people are used to using the term "license" it's a natural assumption
that you need a boating license to drive a boat instead of a boating safety certificate.
The New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate is what you need in order
to drive a boat on New Jersey's waters.