How to Replace a New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate

As hosts of the New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate Course, with classes on Lake Hopatcong and Highlands, NJ, we often are asked, “I lost my New Jersey Boating Certificate, how can I get a replacement?” In this post, we’ll show you how to easily replace your lost NJ Boating Certificate.

In this video, Ray Fernandez of Bridge Marina explains how to replace a lost NJ Boating Safety Certificate.

Make a Request to Replace a NJ Boating Safety Certificate

If you’ve lost or misplaced your Boating Safety Certificate and previously took the safety course with the State of New Jersey, you don’t need to retake the course, as you cannot be re-issued a certificate by retaking the course. Instead, you need to contact the State of New Jersey directly by email or mail. The easiest way to get a replacement is to request one from the Marine Services Bureau using the instructions below.

Simply email the Marine Services Bureau at [email protected] and provide the following information:

• Full Legal Name
• Date of Birth
• Complete Current Address (and any prior address your certificate may be under)
• Copy of Driver’s License or State I.D. (any scanned copies or photos must be in .jpg format)
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Reason for the Request

Please note that all requests for a replacement NJ boating license must be emailed or sent through the United States Postal Service.

Get Your New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate

Still need to earn your NJ Boating Safety Certificate? It’s not too late to get boating this summer! Sign up for one of our boating certificate courses on Lake Hopatcong or at the Jersey Shore in Highlands and learn from the leaders in boating hospitality! We have several course and exam options to choose from at both locations to fit your unique schedule. See our two-day course schedule for Lake Hopatcong and Highlands, full one-day courses for Lake Hopatcong and Highlands, and exam only sessions for Lake Hopatcong and Highlands.

Become a Confident Boater with On-Water Boating Lessons

Have your NJ Boating Safety Certificate and want to take the next step? Make use of your cert and sign up for one of our hands-on, on-water boating lessons in partnership with BoatUS Foundation and the National Safe Boating Council. Whether you are brand new to boating or have some experience at the helm, we can help you become a better, more confident boater. We offer small group or private lessons on Lake Hopatcong and at Sandy Hook Bay in Highlands.

Questions About Your New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate or Learning to Boat?

Visit our Learn to Boat FAQs page for answers on boating rules and regulations, boating lessons, and more. Still have questions? Fill out this quick form or call us at (973) 663-1976 and we’ll be happy to help!