New Jersey - Applying to Renew Drivers License

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Procedure

Bring to the MVC agency:

• Your expiring license.
• A completed renewal form.
• Identification documents that comply with the 6 Points of ID verification

      program.

• Cash, check, money order or credit card (American Express, Visa, MasterCard) to

   pay the $24 renewal fee. 

You will immediately receive your new, permanent license while at the agency.
NOTE: Agencies are usually less crowded during the middle of the day and the middle of the week. If you are out of the state for an extended period and unable to appear in person: Follow the link for more details http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Licenses/GU-11.pdf

Mail-in Renewals: Skip the Trip Eligibility :MVC customers born on or before December 1, 1964 who have drivers licenses or nondriver IDs that will expire beginning with November 2012 Validity: Four years

Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) customers born on/before December 1, 1964 are eligible* to skip the trip to an agency and conveniently renew their driver licenses or non-driver IDs through the mail beginning with those expiring in November 2012. 
 
                             

There is no need for these customers to visit an agency for renewal. Eligible customers will be mailed renewal materials along with instructions. Upon completion of the renewal process, the customer will be mailed a new, four-year photo document (using the photo currently on file) within 7-to-10 business days. Customers are advised not to wait until the last day of their renewal month to renew by mail as they may not receive their new document prior to expiration.

Note: Customers who are eligible for mail-in renewal and decide to visit an agency instead will be required to present 6 Points of Identification and have a new photo taken..

• Customers with a Commercial Driver License (CDL), Graduated Driver License (GDL), Temporary Registration Visa (TVR), interlock device, boat license or suspension are not eligible for mail-in renewals.

For more details on Mail-in renewals: Skip the trip follow the link
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Licenses/skip_the_trip_faq.pdf

Apply Online

You can only renew in person at an MVC Agency. Cannot apply online

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Required Documents

1. Primary ID

You must show at least ONE of the following documents.

4 Point Documents:

• Civil birth certificate* or certified copy from one of the 50 states, District of Columbia or a US territory. Photocopies or certificates from hospitals or religious entities are not accepted. Get information for Jersey City/Hudson County birth certificate requirements
• US Department of State birth certificate

(Form FS-545, FS 240 or DS-1350)

• US passport, current or expired less than 3 years, or current US passport card
• Current NJ digital driver license
• Current NJ digital non-driver ID card
• Current NJ digital boat license
• Valid active duty US military photo ID card
• US adoption papers
• Certificate of naturalization

(Form N-550, N-570 or N-578)

• Certificate of citizenship

(Form N-560, N-561 or N-645)
When you show any one of the documents, you will get four points.

1. Secondary ID

You must show at least ONE of the following documents.

3 Point Documents:

• Civil marriage, domestic partnership or civil union certificate issued by the municipality or state in which the ceremony occurred. Please note: Photo copies are not acceptable. Certificates issued by religious entities are not acceptable.
• Order or decree of divorce, dissolution or termination*
• Court order for a legal name change, signed by a

judge or court clerk

• Current US military dependent card
• US military photo retiree card
• Valid NJ firearm purchaser card

2-Point Document:

• US school photo ID card with transcript or school records
• US college photo ID card with transcript
• Valid federal, state or local government employee driver license
• Valid federal, state or local government employee photo ID card
• US military discharge papers (DD214)
• FAA pilot license

1-Point Document: (You cannot use more than TWO of these)

• Current/expired less than one year non-digital NJ PHOTO driver license
• Current PHOTO driver license from any other state or the District of Columbia Social Security card
• Bank statement or record
• ATM card with preprinted name and applicants signature. (Please note: An ATM card and bank
• statement cannot be submitted together
• Current health insurance card, prescription card OR Employee ID card with printed pay stub
• State professional license
• NJ public assistance card with photo (also known as a NJ Social Services ID card)
• High school diploma, GED or college diploma
• Property tax statement, bill or receipt issued by a New Jersey municipality
• For NJ high school students: a waiver certificate for the written portion of the driver's test
• Veterans Affairs universal access photo ID card

1. Proof of address

You must also present proof of address, which may be, but is not limited to, ONE of these:

• Utility or credit card bill issued in the past 90 days that shows your name at your current address.

Note: Mail addressed to P.O. boxes not accepted as proof of address (39:3-9a).

• Checking or savings account statement from a bank or credit union, issued in the past 60 days
• High school or college report card or transcript containing your address, issued within the past two years
• Original lease or rental agreement showing your name as the lessee or renter
• Property tax bill, statement or receipt from the past year
• Any letter or correspondence (including tax bills) received from the IRS or state tax office in the last year
• First-class mail received from any federal, state or local government agency in the past six months
• If you are under 18, then we will accept a Parent or Guardian Certification that verifies you are living with a parent or guardian.

Follow the link for more details on 6 Point ID Verification primary documents. http://www.nj.gov/mvc/Licenses/DocumentSelector/doc_primary.htm
Follow the link more details on 6 Point ID Verification Secondary documents http://www.nj.gov/mvc/Licenses/DocumentSelector/doc_secondary.htm
Follow the link for more details on 6 Point ID Verification Proof of address http://www.nj.gov/mvc/Licenses/DocumentSelector/doc_address.htm

6 points verification program in Pdf http://www.nj.gov/mvc/pdf/Licenses/ident_ver_posterpint.pdf
For more details on Jersey City/Hudson County birth certificate requirements follow the link
http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/jerseycity.shtml

Office Locations & Contacts

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
P.O. Box 160
Trenton, NJ 08666
(609) 292-6500 or toll free in NJ (888) 486-3339
TTY (609) 292-5120
To find MVC facility locations, hours, directions and service information, Follow the link
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Location/index.htm By phone for general information (888) 486-3339 toll-free in NJ
(609) 292-6500 out-of-state
(609) 292-5120 TTY
Customer service representatives are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Pre-recorded general information is available at all other times. By e-mail: For questions about license, registration, title, driver testing, violation or other general motor vehicle issues
For more details follow the link http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/ContactEmail.htm
OR For questions about vehicle inspection, emissions testing or repairs, please click here http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/ContactInspection.htm
More information on contacts, follow the link
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/Contact.htm

Eligibility

Must have driving license which is going to be expire

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Validity

The Renewal license will be valid for four years

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Instructions

You'll be mailed a renewal notice approximately 90 days prior to your license's expiration date. If you do not receive a notice, you can pick up a renewal form at any MVC agency. You're allowed to renew your license up to six months in advance.

• You can only renew in person at an MVC Agency
• You must pass 6 Point ID Verification
• You can renew up to 6 months before your license expires

Required Information

• Proof of Address
• Documents for 6 points ID Verification program

Need for the Document

Holding a valid driver's license is required by law in order to operate a vehicle, you must renew your license prior to its expiration date. You must renew your license for every license.

Information which might help

Valid License You must renew your Class D and/or Class E (motorcycle} license every four years. You can only do this in person at any Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) agency.
If you're unsure if your license is valid or not, you can check by ordering a driving record report.
NOTE: Visit our CDL page for commercial license renewal information. Expired License When you allow your license to remain expired for more than three years, to reapply you must r