First-Time NJ Drivers How do I get an appointment for a New Jersey

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Frequently Asked Questions: First-Time NJ Drivers

How do I get an appointment for a New Jersey license or non-driver ID?

You can only get an appointment by going online at NJMVC.gov. When you go to the

“Schedule an appointment” page, it will let you make an appointment.

What if I don’t have a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification

Number (ITIN)?

Individuals who do not have either a Social Security number or ITIN will be able to provide

an affidavit to meet this requirement.

Please beware of scams to help with obtaining a Social Security Number or an Individual

Tax Identification Number (ITIN). Getting an ITIN can take around 7 weeks and can be

processed for free directly with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If you don't have one,

you'll be able to provide an affidavit.

Someone offered to get me an appointment for a fee. Is this valid?

No, do not pay anyone to help you get an appointment – only MVC can schedule

appointments. We don’t work with third parties, and we will verify individual ID for the

appointment to confirm that you did it on our website. Be wary of any website offering to

help you get a license – if it is not a .gov website, they may be scamming you.

What kind of license will I get?

Customers will get a basic New Jersey driver license or ID when they meet eligibility

requirements to become licensed drivers in New Jersey. This basic driver license is

available to all eligible New Jerseyans regardless of immigration status.

How will I get my NJ license/ID?

A video with an overview of this process is available in several languages here.

Detailed information about this process can be found here.

What documents do I need to get my license/ID?

You will need to provide

• proof of identity (“6 points of ID”). Check here for details.

• proof of New Jersey address; and

• a Social Security number or ITIN, if you have one.

o Individuals who do not have either a Social Security number or ITIN will be

able to provide an affidavit to meet this requirement.

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Please note: Any document in a language other than English requires a “certified

translation.”

A “certified translation” is a translation that is:

1. Issued by a government entity, such as a consulate or ministry that issued the

original document; OR

2. Signed with a seal by a person qualified to translate, such as someone certified by

American Translators Association (atanet.org), OR

3. From a person competent to translate, over age 18, with a certification that includes

(Here is a sample):

a. The translator’s name;

b. The name of the document being translated;

c. The applicant’s name;

d. A statement that the translator is fluent in English and the language being

translated;

e. A statement that the translation is a complete and accurate translation of

the full original text (including any stamps or seals) of the document being

submitted;

f. A statement that the translator understands that if any part of the

translation is intentionally false, the translator is subject to punishment;

g. The translator’s signature, address, email and phone number.

I have a New Jersey driver license now. What do I need to do?

If you have a New Jersey license or ID that expired less than three (3) years ago, you

should make an appointment for a license or non-driver ID renewal. Make sure you bring all

the required documents.

If your license expired more than three (3) years ago, you will have to start over with a first-

time driver license or ID.

I have a driver license from another state in the U.S. What do I need to do?

If you have a driver license from another state, and it is currently valid or expired less than

one (1) year ago, you should make an appointment for an out-of-state transfer. Make sure

you bring all the required documents.

If your license expired more than one (1) year ago, you will have to start over with a first-

time driver license or ID. Non-driver ID’s issued by a state other than New Jersey, are not

eligible for proof towards qualifying for a NJ standard license.

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Will interpreting services be available at the NJMVC Licensing Center?

NJMVC uses “Language Link,” a phone-based interpreting service, for customers

requesting interpreting services. When you get to the agency, feel free to request the

Language Link support. You may also bring an interpreter with you.

However, for road tests, no one can ride in the car with you except for the MVC examiner.

If I am visiting the U.S. for less than one year, will I be able to drive using a license

from outside the U.S.?

Visitors to the U.S. are permitted to drive up to one (1) year with their foreign license as long

as it is accompanied by an International Driving Permit issued in your prior country of

residency.

QUESTIONS

For general questions in English or Spanish, please email

MVC.Correspondence@mvc.nj.gov.

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