- New Jersey Registration and Title Information
- Summary of boat registration and titling rules in New Jersey
- How do you register a boat in New Jersey?
- In New Jersey, you can register your boat in person at a motor vehicle agency
- Where do you register your boat in New Jersey?
- In New Jersey, you register your boat at the Motor Vehicle Commission
- What boats are required to be registered in New Jersey?
- All boats unless specifically exempted are required to be registered in New Jersey
- What boats do not require registration in New Jersey?
- The following boats are not required to be registered in New Jersey:
- • Those not based in New Jersey or operating for less than 180 consecutive days.
- • Foreign vessels
- • U.S. public vessels
- • Ship's lifeboats
- • Non-motorized vessels used exclusively on small lakes and ponds on private property.
- • Racing vessels with New Jersey State Marine Police permit.
- • Non-motorized inflatable devices, surfboards, racing shells, dinghies, canoes and kayaks.
- • Non-motorized vessels less than 12 feet in length.
- • Tender/dinghy used solely for direct transportation between a vessel and shore.
- Are USCG documented boats required to be registered in New Jersey?
- USCG documented boats are required to be registered in New Jersey
- How much does it cost to register a boat in New Jersey?
- To register a boat in New Jersey, the fees are as follows:
- • Less than 16 feet - $12.00
- • 16 Feet but less than 26 feet - $28.00
- • 26 feet but less than 40 feet - $52.00
- • 40 feet but less than 65 feet - $80.00 • 65 feet or more - $250.00
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat registration in New Jersey?
- A duplicate boat registration in New Jersey costs $5
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat decal in New Jersey?
- A duplicate boat decal in New Jersey costs $5
- How much does it cost to transfer a boat registration in New Jersey?
- Boat registration transfers are treated as new registrations in New Jersey
- Does New Jersey title boats?
- Boats are titled in New Jersey
- Where do you title your boat in New Jersey?
- In New Jersey, boats are titled through the Motor Vehicle Office.
- What boats are required to be titled in New Jersey?
- All boats unless exempt are required to be titled in New Jersey
- What boats do not require a title in New Jersey?
- The following boats are not required to be titled in New Jersey:
- • Those not based in New Jersey or operating for less than 180 consecutive days.
- • Foreign vessels
- • U.S. public vessels
- • Ship's lifeboats
- • Non-motorized vessels used exclusively on small lakes and ponds on private property.
- • Racing vessels with New Jersey State Marine Police permit.
- • Non-motorized inflatable devices, surfboards, racing shells, dinghies, canoes and kayaks.
- • Non-motorized vessels less than 12 feet in length.
- • Tender/dinghy used solely for direct transportation between a vessel and shore.
- How much does it cost to title a boat in New Jersey?
- The following fees apply to boat titling in New Jersey: • $60 for the title fee • $85 for a financed boat title
- Helpful Links for New Jersey:
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The Official Web Site for The State of New Jersey | Motorcycles, Bikes & Boats NJ MVC | How to get a Motorboat or Jet Ski License
