All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission agencies, road testing, and inspection facilities remain closed to the public as a measure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, through Monday, May 11. Most r...

No one should be denied access to health care. The Department of Health operates a 24-hour complaint hotline where patients, health care facility employees and other members of the public may file ...

Thank you for your interest in helping to save lives and respond to this public health crisis. Whether you have specialized skills to offer, critical supplies, or just your time, the State of New J...

Many grant opportunities are available to a broad spectrum of applicants, including small businesses, for-profit companies and non-profit organizations (NPOs), institutes of higher education (IHEs)...

The State of New Jersey has passed legislation that prohibits an employer -- during the ongoing Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency -- from terminating or refusing to reinstate an employ...

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 121, allowing an increase in the maximum weight limit on certain interstate highways and toll roads from 80,000 pounds (40 tons) tons to 92,000 pounds (46...

Yes, on March 9, 2020, Governor Murphy declared both a state of emergency and a public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 7, Governor Murphy extended the public health stat...

Long term care facilities in New Jersey, such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities, are required to report many communicable disease cases, including COVID-19, to their local health depa...

Yes, you can donate blood in New Jersey. The CDC encourages people who are well to continue to donate blood if they are able, even if they are practicing social distancing because of COVID-19. The ...

Yes, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 113 which formally authorizes Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, New Jersey State Police Superintendent, to commandeer medical supplies and equipment neces...

Starting Monday, April 6, children throughout New Jersey will be able to tune into NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, for NJTV Learning Live, a program featuring lessons taught by New Je...

Income and Corporation Business Taxes Yes. The state income tax filing deadline and the corporation business tax filing deadline have both been extended from April 15 to July 15, as part of the Sta...

New Jersey thanks you for your help in providing housing for medical and healthcare volunteers that are supporting New Jersey's COVID-19 response. If you or your organization is willing to donate o...

Governor Murphy's briefings and press conferences related to the State's response to the COVID-19 pandemic are livestreamed via the Governor's YouTube channel.

Yes, microbreweries are allowed to conduct home deliveries to their customers. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control previously enforced a ruling prohibiting home delivery. As of March 30, the...

To report any instance of price gouging, hoarding of medical supplies, charity scams, procurement fraud, scam calls, or any other related unlawful activity, please call 866-720-5721 or email disast...

Governor Murphy announced the formation of the New Jersey COVID-19 Fraud Task Force, a joint federal-state effort to investigate and prosecute unlawful and misleading activities related to COVID-19...

How does the CARES Act help me or my business? The Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), signed into law on March 27, contains provisions that support individuals ...

Customers If you are quarantined or in home isolation, do not leave your home. If you need essential goods or services while in isolation, refer to this article. If you must leave home to access e...

On March 19, 2020, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order No. 106, which states that any lessee, tenant, homeowner, or any other person shall not be removed from a residential property as the resul...

"Register Ready -- New Jersey's Special Needs Registry for Disasters" allows New Jersey residents with disabilities or access and functional needs, and their families, friends, caregivers and assoc...

The Governor's Office, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the New Jersey State Police have identified three locations where field medical stations can be established to activate 1,000 additional...

No. They should stay home. They should not go. Instead of connecting in-person, we encourage New Jerseyans to use the many free or low-cost online communications tools that exist. Executive Order 1...

The springtime administration of the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA), ACCESS for ELLs, and the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) assessment have been cancelled. On March 24, 2020, Governo...

You can report a possible violation of any Executive Order using this online form: https://covid19.nj.gov/violation. Some examples of Executive Order violations include: A non-essential business t...

If you are told to self-monitor by public health staff, you should follow their recommendation. Self-monitoring is a strategy to reduce the spread of the virus. Updated/Reviewed: 3/24/20 Source: ht...

Yes, Chinese food is safe to eat. Residents should help fight stigma and misinformation. People of Asian descent, including Chinese Americans, are not more likely to get coronavirus than anyone els...

It is recommended to close off areas used by anyone who is ill or has symptoms and wait as long as practical before beginning cleaning and disinfection to minimize potential for exposure to respira...

Exercising near your home is encouraged for mental and physical health as long as you maintain proper social distancing practices by staying six feet away. However, all state and county parks are c...

Taxis and ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft remain in operation. However, the Governor has directed all residents to stay at home to minimize the spread of COVID-19 with few exceptions. Resi...

Businesses across New Jersey are looking to hire THOUSANDS OF WORKERS, including those who lost their jobs or have had hours reduced as a result of COVID19. Learn more about who is hiring in your c...

Effective Monday, April 13 at 8 pm, all NJ TRANSIT and private carriers are directed to limit capacity and to adapt additional mitigation measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Workers and rider...

Water Governor Murphy has announced that all municipal and private-sector water utilities in New Jersey have voluntarily agreed to suspend shut-offs during this COVID19 emergency. No New Jerseyan s...

The Diabetes Foundation has opened a hotline for individuals living with all types of diabetes to receive a free two-week Diabetes Backup Emergency Supply Kit and Diabetes Emergency Insulin Adminis...

The State has created a website to distinguish between facts and rumors/disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. The site features unclassified intelligence products on COVID-19 disinformation, ...

In an effort to strengthen the existing social distancing measures in place, Governor Murphy has issued Executive Order No. 107, directing all residents to stay at home until further notice. The or...

The New Jersey Department of Health maintains both an interactive map and a printable directory of local health departments and local health officers. Updated/Reviewed: 3/21/20

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has issued a series of steps that you can take to protect yourself. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is though...

Expanding access to COVID-19 testing is a core principle of New Jersey's recovery plan for promoting public health and restoring economic health. New Jersey is: increasing diagnostic testing capac...

The primary election originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 has been rescheduled and will now be held on Tuesday, July 7. This includes primaries for President, the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of...

Telehealth or telemedicine allows you to have a live video consultation with your doctor without visiting their office in person. During the COVID-19 emergency, telehealth is quickly becoming a wid...

As of Wednesday, April 1, only child care centers that exclusively serve the children of essential workers are allowed to remain open. Emergency child care centers that remain open must abide by ne...

Find contact information and resources here. Updated/Reviewed: 3/24/2020

New Jersey has temporarily closed congregate day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Division of Developmental Disabilities has issued guidance and publis...

Temporary Visitation Suspension As of March 14, the Department of Corrections is temporarily suspending visits. To mitigate the impact of the temporary measure, the Department is increasing access ...

In an effort to strengthen the existing social distancing measures in place, the Governor has issued Executive Order No. 107 which prohibits all gatherings of individuals, such as parties, celebrat...

Funerals and other memorial services that involve in-person gatherings may not take place at this time. In an effort to strengthen the existing social distancing measures in place, the Governor has...

Federal Student Loans To provide relief to student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 national emergency, under the CARES ACT, federal student loan borrowers are automatically being placed in an ad...

No, unfortunately not. Though we may naturally wish to come together, we must find a way to observe these celebrations and festivals separately. Residents should consult with their local houses of ...

Yes, but be sure to practice social distancing by staying at least six-feet away from others. All state and county parks are closed. Updates on 2020 spring trout stocking, including closures of sta...

Yes. A new emergency law allows notaries and authorized officials to execute remote notarial acts during the current public health emergency. For remote notarization, the New Jersey Treasury has is...

Those seeking a marriage license should apply for one in the New Jersey municipality where either party resides. The license is valid throughout New Jersey. However, due to the public health emerge...

Yes. People can still move into new residences, but should continue to maintain proper social distancing practices and good hygiene to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Posted/Updated: 3/23/20 Source...

Governor Murphy has issued Executive Order No. 107, directing all residents to stay at home until further notice. The order provides for certain exceptions, such as obtaining essential goods or ser...

In an effort to strengthen the existing social distancing measures in place, Governor Murphy has issued Executive Order No. 107, directing all residents to stay at home until further notice. The or...

No. Under Governor Murphy's Executive Order 107, the "stay at home" order, New Jersey residents can leave their homes and drive on state roads for the following reasons: Obtaining goods or service...

UPDATE: Governor Murphy's stay-at-home Executive Order, which has been in effect since March 21st, will remain in effect in its entirety until further notice. The Governor has outlined his vision t...

Effective as of 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020, all elective surgeries or invasive procedures, both medical and dental, are suspended. All medical and dental operations that can be delayed withou...

Health Insurance If you do not have health insurance or lose coverage, you may be eligible for free or low-cost coverage (www.njfamilycare.org) through NJ FamilyCare, New Jersey's publicly funded h...

Deliveries There is low risk of spread from products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient temperatures. Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread most ofte...

The Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing has created several resources including access tips on getting treatment for COVID-19, a COVID-19 communication card in English and Spanish, as well as regu...

Our first responders and health care workers are saving lives every day -- so can you. Your family, your friends, your neighbors -- their lives are literally in your hands. Here's how you can do yo...

Thank you for your interest in helping the State respond to the unprecedented challenges raised by COVID-19. Technology professionals and firms that would like to support the State's COVID-19 respo...

The Department of Health has instructed all local public health officers to share limited information about addresses where an individual has tested positive for COVID-19 (but not the names of any ...

Federal Courts By order of U.S. Chief District Judge Freda L. Wolfson, "all civil and criminal jury selections and jury trials in the District of New Jersey scheduled to begin before April 30" are ...

No curfew has been issued as all residents have been directed to stay at home until further notice to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Only under certain exceptions may residents leave their homes,...

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services has issued guidance to Opioid Treatment Programs on reducing the incidence and transmission of COVID-19 at facilities, planning for staff shorta...

Yes. You can fill out your census form online here. The Census is more than just a population count. It's the data that the federal government and the state government rely upon to make decisions t...

Our state and nation have never been in a fight like this before. Our first responders and health care workers are saving lives every day -- so can you. Your family, your friends, your neighbors --...

To slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives, Governor Murphy has ordered the closure of all non-essential retail businesses all recreational and entertainment businesses, and all non-essential co...

If you are unable to come to an agreement or settle the issue on your own, try seeking mediation. If immediate and permanent harm will occur if your case isn't heard immediately, you can file your ...

To prevent the further spread of coronavirus, Governor Murphy has ordered all non-essential retail businesses to close and any employee who can do their job remotely should be working remotely. You...

Governor Murphy has signed an executive order extending the grace period for residents unable to pay their insurance premiums because of a loss of income or other negative impact as a result of the...

Parents are encouraged to consider temporary guardianship options for their children in the event they become sick or incapacitated with COVID-19. The New Jersey Department of Children and Families...

In response to COVID-19, the Department of Human Services and the Division of Developmental Disabilities have: provided flexibility to families to quickly hire workers and worked closely with prog...

Survivors of domestic violence can call the New Jersey Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-572-SAFE (7233). The hotline provides confidential access to domestic violence information and services, in...

NOTE: It's important to prevent stigma and discrimination in the workplace. Employees should not make determinations of risk based on race or country of origin and be sure to maintain confidentiali...

GENERAL INFORMATION At this time, testing is prioritized for individuals who are sick with symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath where they need hospitalization, those who are close cont...

For anyone who has PPE they wish to donate like N95 respirators, face shields, protective goggles, surgical masks, or other protective equipment, visit covid19.nj.gov/ppedonations. Businesses and n...

The Department of Health is maintaining a dashboard with information about COVID-19 cases in New Jersey, including deaths, numbers of cases, and locations. Updated/Reviewed: 3/31/2020 Source:https:...

Executive Orders issued by Governor Murphy can be found here. Administrative Orders issued by the State of New Jersey can be found here.

Governor Murphy signed an executive order directing all flags across New Jersey be lowered to half-staff indefinitely to honor those we have lost -- and those we will lose -- as a result of this pa...