New Jersey Statutes Title 12. Commerce and Navigation 12 § 7-34.41

The owner of any vessel identified by a number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to a then operative Federal law or Federally-approved numbering system of another State shall record with the division the vessel's description and number prior to using such vessel upon the waters of this State in excess of the 180-day reciprocity period provided for in section 3 of P.L.1962, c. 73 (C. 12:7-34.38). Such recording shall be in the same manner and pursuant to the same procedure prescribed in section 4 of P.L.1962, c. 73 (C. 12:7-34.39) except that no additional or substitute number shall be assigned.