Agency Services

Licensing Centers

In Licensing Centers, we are processing license transactions only. 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.

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.

Vehicle Centers

In Vehicle Centers, we are processing vehicle transactions only. 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 a Driver 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.