Yes, any US Coast Guard Documented vessel that is operated in New Jersey waters in excess of 180 days OR if the owner leases, owns, maintains or rents space in New Jersey for storage, mooring or servicing of the vessel on other than a transient basis, the Documented vessel must be registered in New Jersey. Documented vessels do not receive NJ titles.
Applicant must visit aĀ motor vehicle agencyĀ with:
- A completed Ā Universal Title ApplicationĀ (Form OS/SS-UTA)**
- CompletedĀ Boat Registration Application FormĀ (BA-51)
- Proper identification (NJ Driverās License, Non-driver ID, Passport or Birth Certificate.)
- Certificate of Documentation (if customer will be keeping vessel documented) or deletion papers (if new owner will not be documenting vessel) from the USCG.
- Official Coast Guard Bill of Sale
**Boats that are US Coast Guard Documented do not receive a NJ title. Fees are still charged to transfer ownership, record lien and/or change state of record for vessel.
Reference: New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/vehicles/boating.htm
