GETTING A REPLACEMENT
NJ BOATING SAFETY CERTIFICATE
If you need a replacement NJ Boating Safety Certificate because:
> Yours has been lost or damaged
> You have had an address change or name change
> You did not realize that you had one issued to you in the past
> You never received it by mail
> OR for any other reason
YOU MUST CONTACT THE NJ STATE POLICE MARINE SERVICES BUREAU BY EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE (email and mail addresses are provided at the bottom of this page)
VERY IMPORTANT! YOUR REQUEST MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OR IT WILL NOT BE PROCESSED
- Full Legal Name
NOTE: In the case of a legal name change you must include your full legal name as it appeared on your original certificate as well as your current legal name, proof of name change (marriage certificate, divorce decree etc.).
- Date of Birth
- Complete Current address
NOTE: If your address has changed, you must include your previous address as it appeared on your certificate as well as your current address. If you are unsure of the exact previous address, list all previous addresses that it could potentially be.
- Identification and Proof of Address
NOTE: Attach a photo or scanned copy (must be legible) of your driver’s license, and if your address changed make sure your driver’s license shows your new address, if it doesn’t, please attach a photo or photocopy of a utility bill or statement etc. that shows your name with current address.
- Home Phone Number with Area Code
- Daytime Phone Number with Area Code
- E-mail Address
- Reason for the Request of a Replacement Boating Safety Certificate:
NOTE: (Examples: Lost, Stolen, Address Change, Damaged, etc.)
- Certificate Number as it appears on your Certificate (if known)
NOTE: Any attached photos or scanned copies of information must be in .jpg /.bmp format or in a Microsoft Word document.
Submit E-mail Requests to:
NJBoatCert@njsp.gov
Send Mail Requests to:
NJSP Marine Services Bureau
Boating Safety Certificate
PO Box 7068
West Trenton NJ 08628-0068
