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New Jersey Boat Registration Summary

          New Jersey boat registration summary presents an overview of boat titling, registration, loan perfection, and operational requirements for the State of New Jersey. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and other resources are obtainable by downloading a Boat Registration Kit for this state. You will also find an extensive listing of general purpose boat and trailer registration forms on our Forms page. Please visit our State page for additional articles and information about registering or titling boats and trailers.

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Boat Registration Statistics There are approximately 206,000 boats registered in the State of New Jersey.
Registration Numbering The registration number prefix for New Jersey is "NJ".
Registration Agency Motor Vehicle Services.
Registration Requirements Registration is required on all power and sail boats over 12' in length. Motorized boats under 12' such as jet skis must also be registered. Registration is required for Coast Guard documented vessels.
Title Requirements All registered vessels over 12' must be titled unless Coast Guard documented.
Conditional Registrations New Jersey does not have provisions for bonded boat titles or conditional boat registrations where sufficient proof of ownership is not otherwise available. In these cases, an award of ownership must be obtained from a court of proper jurisdiction.
Abandoned Boats New Jersey has procedures for transferring abandoned boats.
Boat Registration Records Boat records are maintained for 8 years. Detailed information on how to obtain verbal and written reports can be found in our boat registration kit for this state.
Tax Requirements Sales tax is required on boat transactions in New Jersey.
Loan Perfection Security interests on non-documented boats which are state titled must be recorded on the state title records. On Coast Guard documented vessels, a preferred mortgage must be recorded on the vessel's abstract of title. A UCC financing statement must be filed if the boat is neither titled or documented.
Ownership Designations Joint ownership method designations are not shown on registrations in New Jersey.
Residency Requirements Non-residents may register a boat in New Jersey if this is the state of principal usage
Hull Inspection The boat must be inspected by a New Jersey law enforcement official if there is a discrepancy with the hull identification number.
Outboard Motors New Jersey does not issue titles or registrations on outboard motors.
Boat Trailers Boat trailer registration is required in New Jersey. Titling is required for those weighing over 2,000 lbs.
Notary Regulations New Jersey notaries are not required to affix seal on notarized documents.
Attorneys in this state can act as notaries.
Visitation Period A visitation period of 180 days is allowed for boats that are registered in another state, Coast Guard documented, or registered in a foreign country.

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