If you have recently moved to New Jersey, you must transfer your out-of-state license within 60 days of your move or before your current license expires, whichever occurs first.


To transfer your out-of-state license

1. Visit any MVC Agency with your current driver license (Basic Auto / Motorcycle) and the proper legal documents to pass 6 Point ID and Address Verification
2. A vision test is required. The knowledge and road test are waived as long as you have a valid, non-provisional driver license issued by any of the 50 states or District of Columbia
3. Once you pass the vision test (if needed) you will be issued a four-year basic New Jersey license and will be required to surrender your out-of-state license

If you are under 18, complete the mandatory Graduated Driver License (GDL) program requirements.


Commercial licenses (CDL)
To transfer your out-of-state CDL

1. Follow the same procedure for a Basic Driver license but also bring an original Medical Examination Report [60k pdf], completed by a physician, that is not more than one year old to a Driver Testing Center
2. To transfer a Hazmat endorsement a written test is required. You must also have clearance from the TSA within the past year. If your fingerprints were submitted over a year ago, you must apply for another print scan. Applications are available at the agencies

* The permit fee is $10 and must be paid at the Agency in addition to the standardized Commercial license fees