A new customer must include specific information which varies depending on where the account is being established under a personal name or a business name.  The New Account Application must be filled out completely, including a signature and date at the bottom.  Creating a new account can only be done through the mail addressed to NJMVC, P.O. Box 133, Trenton, N.J. 08666-0133 or in person at our Trenton Office located at 120 South Stockton Street.  

                                      
A fee of $10.00 per vehicle is required at the time of application.  If you choose to apply by mail, please include a copy of your proof of Federal Tax ID number along with a check or money order.   

Creating an Account Under a Business Name

You must have proof of your Federal Tax Id number (FID#), Business Name and Address on a either a pre-printed IRS form or New Jesey Certificate of Authority. 

If the address on the provided proof has changed and is no longer up to date, we can accept the following as proof of address: Gas, Electric or Telephone bill.  (PLEASE NOTE: A CELL PHONE BILL IS NOT A VALIED PROOF OF ADDRESS) The bill must be current and show the full company name and address.  All information on it must be legible.

Creating an Account Under a Personal Name

You must provide a valid New Jersey driver’s license or a copy of one at the time of creation.  The information on the driver’s license must match what is filled in on the application form.
If the address on the license differs from the one you wish to use, we can accept the following as proof of address: Gas, Electric or Telephone bill.  (PLEASE NOTE: A CELL PHONE BILL IS NOT A VALIED PROOF OF ADDRESS) The bill must be current and show the full company name and address.  All information on it must be legible.

Power of Attorney and when it is needed

A notarized power of attorney is required if the customer creating the account is not present and would like another person to present the application on their behalf. All information on the new account application and documents must be for the person/business with the intent on creation of the account.  You can download a Power of Attorney form.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a box on the new account application that is required to be filled in with the name used on the power of attorney.