Frequently Asked Questions

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If you are eligible to renew by mail, the NJ MVC will send you “Skip the Trip” package which outlines all the requirements you must meet. If not, you will be required to make an in-person visit at your local NJ DMV and provide documents that satisfy the 6 Point ID verification requirements. You must also pay $24 renewal fee.

Additionally, the NJ DMV requires drivers to undergo periodic vision tests when renewing drivers license.

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1. Present your provisional license
2. Submit documents that meet the 6 Point ID Verification requirements
3. Provide payment for the $24 new driver’s license fee
4. Have your photo taken

If you are moving to NJ, you can transfer your out-of-state drivers license within 60 days from moving. Out-of-state learners permits cannot be transferred to New Jersey, teen drivers must complete the stages of the New Jersey GDL program in order to obtain a NJ unrestricted driving license.

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NJ state laws do not allow the issuance of a hardship license after a DWI conviction or any violation that has resulted in a suspension on your drivers license. Moreover, driving on a suspended license incurs harsh penalties in New Jersey, such as five years of jail time.

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• A letter with information why you can’t come in-person to get a duplicate drivers license, including how long you expect to be gone
• A completed Application for Driver’s License (Form BA-208)
• Check or money order for $11 made out to to the NJ MVC
• Documents that meet the 6 points identification verification requirements
• Current out-of-state or out-of-country address

Mail the package to the following address:

Motor Vehicle Commission Government/Out-of-State Unit P.O. Box 016 Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0016

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If you need same day reinstatement of your driving license, make an in-person visit to any MVC office.

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1. Provide documents that satisfy the 6 Point ID Verification requirements
2. Complete an Application for Driver’s License (Form BA-208)
3. Pay the $11 fee

You may apply for a duplicate drivers license by mail, but only if you meet the requirements.

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Drivers must meet all the restoration requirements listed on the suspension notice, pay the restoration fee and wait to receive a restoration notice in the mail in order to obtain a reinstated driving license.

Keep in mind that you might be faced with stricter penalties and higher fees when reinstating a suspended drivers license as a habitual offender.

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Once you pay the applicable fee, visit a local NJ DMV office and present documents that satisfy the 6 Point ID requirements. A restored NJ driving license will be issued to you that same day.

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If you are demobilized, you will be required to renew your expired drivers license within two weeks of the date you were demobilized. Make sure you carry the extension letter and documents proving you are on active duty when driving your vehicle.

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• One primary proof of identity:
  • Foreign passport with INS or USCIS verification
  • Foreign passport with valid Form I-551 stamp
  • Current alien registration card
  • Refugee travel document (Form I-571)
• One secondary proof of identity:
  • Current photo employment authorization card
• Valid Social Security card
• Proof of NJ residency:
  • Utility bills
  • Bank statements

Keep in mind that the documents presented must be original forms, as the NJ MVC does not accept copies. You will also be required to complete the drivers license replacement application form and pay the applicable fee. You can replace your drivers license in person at a New Jersey DMV location or by mail if you are currently residing out of state.

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• Applicants drivers license cannot have been lost for over three years.
• Applicant cannot be currently living in the state of NJ (the DMV does not send temporary permits to NJ addresses).
• Applicant must be a citizen of the US.
• Applicant cannot be a CDL holder.
• Applicant must have a valid New Jersey drivers license.

Also note that only non-digital licenses can be replaced. If your license has a digital picture, you cannot apply for replacement, but instead you must renew your NJ drivers license.

If you meet the aforementioned requirements, send the following documents to the NJ MVC to replace lost drivers license:

• A letter with information why you can’t come in-person to get a duplicate drivers license, including how long you expect to be gone.
• A completed Application for Driver’s License (Form BA-208).
• A check or money order for $11 made out to to the NJ MVC.
• Documents that meet the 6 points identification verification requirements
• Current out-of-state or out-of-country address.

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The NJ MVC requires drivers to have 20/50 visual acuity in at least one eye with or without corrective lenses. If a driver fails the vision exam, he/she must visit their doctor and complete a ST-14 form.

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The length of your suspension for refusing to take or failing a blood test ranges from seven to 12 months depending on the number of times you have been convicted of a DUI/DWI.

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If you are eligible to renew by mail, the NJ MVC will send you a “Skip the Trip” package, which outlines all the requirements you must meet. If not, drivers must make an in-person visit at a local NJ DMV and provide documents that satisfy the 6 Point ID verification requirements.

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In any case, NJ state laws require you to file a police report if your drivers license is lost or stolen, as this will protect you from possible fraudulent activity and identity theft.

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For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in New Jersey

NJ residents who are temporarily out-of-state and meet the requirements to replace a lost drivers license by mail, will receive their temporary license at the out-of-state or out-of-country address they provide in the application form.

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The NJ MVC will send you a renewal notice, which outlines all the requirements you must meet to renew drivers license as well as specify if you are eligible to renew by mail. If not, you must visit a local NJ DMV and provide documents that meet the 6 Point ID verification requirements. You must also pay the $24 renewal fee.

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• Accumulating over 12 points on your NJ driving record
• Being involved in a fatal accident or vehicular homicide
• Driving under the influence
• Reckless driving
• Failure to appear in court
• Failure to present proof of car insurance
• Driving on a suspended drivers license

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If you are eligible to replace lost drivers license by mail, provide a check or money order for the $11 replacement fee and send it to the NJ DMV along with the completed application form and necessary documents.

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There are several ways to pay the NJ restoration fees, which include:

• Online
• In person
• By mail

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NJ state laws do not allow the issuance of a hardship license after a DWI conviction or any violation that has resulted in a suspension on your drivers license. Moreover, driving on a suspended license incurs harsh penalties in New Jersey, such as five years of jail time.

For more information: Suspended License Information for New Jersey

When taking the DMV drivers test, make sure you are accompanied by a licensed driver and present forms of ID as required under the 6 Point ID Verification Program. Applicants must also provide a fully registered vehicle with current inspection sticker and insurance card to use when taking the drivers exam.

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• One primary proof of identity
• One secondary proof of identity
• Proof of valid Social Security Number
• Proof of address

For more help regarding the selection of documents and satisfying the requirements, visit the MVC website. If you have an out-of-state drivers license, you must surrender it to the NJ MVC when applying for a new driving license.

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If you are not allowed to renew your expired drivers license by mail, visit a NJ DMV location and provide documents that meet the NJ 6 point ID verification requirements. These include:

• One primary proof of identity:
  • Current NJ drivers license
  • Birth certificate
  • US passport
• One secondary proof of identity:
  • Military ID
  • Marriage certificate
• Proof of valid Social Security Number
• Proof of address:
  • Utility bills
  • Bank statements

For more information on selecting the right documents and satisfying the requirements of the 6 point ID verification program, visit the MVC website. Also make sure you provide payment of $24 for the renewal fee.

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• One primary proof of identity:
  • Current NJ drivers license
  • Birth certificate
  • US passport
• One secondary proof of identity:
  • Military ID
  • Marriage certificate
• Proof of valid Social Security Number
• Proof of address:
  • Utility bills
  • Bank statements

For more information on selecting the right documents and satisfying the requirements of the 6 point ID verification program, visit the MVC website. You are also required to complete the Application for Driver’s License (Form BA-208). This form is not available for download and can only be obtained at a New Jersey DMV office.

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• English
• Arabic
• Chinese
• French
• Spanish
• Korean
• Polish
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Japanese

In addition, the New Jersey MVC offers oral tests in English and Spanish. If your native language is not the list, you are allowed to use the services of a state-approved interpreter when taking the DMV drivers exam.

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Also, keep in mind that if you have not renewed your drivers license within three years after the expiration date, you will have to apply for a new drivers license.

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• Vision test
• Written knowledge test
• Driving exam

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• Learners permits and restricted licenses for first-time drivers under the Graduated Drivers License program, which include:
  • Student learners permit
  • Examination permit
  • Probationary license
• Basic automobile license (class D), which is issued to non-commercial drivers who are 18 years of age and older.
• Motorcycle license (class E) , which can be issued as a separate license or endorsement on your existing NJ driving license.

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Drivers can renew their NJ drivers license by mail or in person at a local NJ MVC.

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If your drivers license copy has not arrived at your out-of-state or out-of-country address within that time, contact the New Jersey DMV to check on the delivery status of your driver s license replacement.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated New Jersey Driver’s License or ID Card

For more information: Suspended License Information for New Jersey

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The NJ MVC requires drivers to have 20/50 visual acuity in at least one eye with or without corrective lenses. If a driver fails the vision exam, he/she must visit their doctor and complete a ST-14 form.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in New Jersey

If you are eligible to renew by mail, the NJ MVC will also send you a “Skip the Trip” package, which outlines all the requirements you must meet. If not, you need to make an in-person visit at your local NJ DMV and provide documents that satisfy the 6 Point ID verification requirements.

However, keep in mind that even if you do not receive a renewal notice in the mail, it is your responsibility to check the status of your NJ driving license. To do so, you can request a copy of your New Jersey drivers record.

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