Licensing Centers
InLicensing Centers, we are processinglicense transactionsonly. Appointments are required for:
- First-time license/permit (REAL ID or standard). If available, you can take your knowledge test at your permit appointment.
- Upgrade your class D license to a CDL
- Knowledge test for auto, CDL or motorcycle.
- Out-of-state transfer.
- Renewal of license/ID, CDL, TVRs (temporary visa restricted licenses), or any other expiring license.
- You can renew online
- You can make a renewal appointment starting 3 months prior to your expiration date.
- You can get a REAL ID at any renewal appointment.
- Upgrade to REAL ID
You do not need an appointment for any of the following, which can be done on a walk-in basis at any Licensing Center.
- Name change
- Gender marker change
- Probationary license (after passing road test)
- Disability placard (initial or renewal)
- License plate return (most locations have a drop box)
License/ID replacements, or changes of address can be done online at NJMVC.gov.
Hours of operation (except holidays):
Monday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
See AlsoNJ MVC | Transferring Vehicle OwnershipGifting A Car: 6 Steps | BankrateAcceptable Proofs of Ownership for VehiclesSection 39:8-9 - Enforcement; violations, penalties, N.J. Stat. § 39:8-9Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Vehicle Centers
InVehicle Centers, we are processingvehicle transactionsonly. Appointments are required for:
- Registration/title transfer for private sale of a new vehicle, boat or trailer
- New registration/title
- Salvage title
- License plate transfer or replacement
- Replacement or duplicate title.
- Renewal of registration.
- You can make a renewal appointment starting 3 months prior to your expiration date.
- You can also renew online.
You do not need an appointment for the following, which can be done on a walk-in basis at any Vehicle Center.
- Disability placard (initial or renewal)
- License plate return (most locations have a drop box).
Hours of operation(except holidays):
Monday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Road Test Facilities
A road test may be taken once the knowledge and vision tests are successfully completed, at a driver testing center.
An appointment is needed to take a road test. You may schedule an appointment online; or in person at a driver testing center.
Note: Commercial Driver License (CDL) road tests can only be scheduled in-person at aDriver Testing Center.
Hours of operation (except holidays):
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Regional Service Centers
A customer may“walk-in”to one of our six Regional Service Centers (Eatontown, Newark, Paterson, Trenton, Wayne, or West Deptford) to
- get information regarding driving records, “points” for driving violations, and insurance surcharges
- resolve outstanding court suspensions and restore driving privileges
- pay restoration, surcharge, dishonored check, and program fees
- review registration records and certified driver abstracts (five-year certified driving records); and other certified documents.
A customer will require a“driver conference”, or scheduled service appointment, when more assistance is required to resolve an issue. This includes:
- persons with a proposed suspension of driving and/or vehicle registration privileges
- persons who claim to be victims of identity theft, misuse, or fraud
- drivers with cases in need of a thorough official record review and decision
- those who require an identification verification hearing.
Appointments may be scheduled by visiting any Regional Service Center.
Hours of operation (except holidays):
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday hours are not available for these services.
