Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) agencies are open to the public six days a week, Mondays through Saturdays. Nearly all in-person services at agencies require an appointment that must be scheduled at NJMVC.gov. If you are renewing a license or registration, you can book an appointment up to three months before your expiration date.

Always visit the Commission's website at NJMVC.gov before your visit to ensure you have the most up-to-date information on services. · About 80% of all MVC transactions can be completed online at NJMVC.gov or by mail. This includes the vast majority of driver license and vehicle registration renewals. Most customer questions can be answered at NJMVC.gov – or by using the Commission's recently launched Virtual Assistant at the website.

LICENSING AND VEHICLE CENTERS

Agencies have been designated as Licensing Centers or Vehicle Centers to ensure the efficient, convenient delivery of in-person services statewide. Click here for more details on the availability of services at Licensing and Vehicle Centers.

Licensing Centers service the following transactions by appointment only:

• 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 your license online.
• 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 completed online at NJMVC.gov.

Vehicle Centers service the following transactions by appointment only:

• Registration/title transfer for private sale of a new vehicle, boat or trailer
• New registration or title
• Salvage title
• License plate transfer or replacement
• Replacement or duplicate title
• Renewal of registration. You can also renew your registration 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)

WRITTEN DRIVER TESTS

Driver knowledge exams, also known as written driver tests, are available to all drivers, including commercial drivers, by appointment only. Schedule appointments at NJMVC.gov.

ROAD TESTS

Road tests are available by appointment only. Schedule appointments at NJMVC.gov.

VEHICLE INSPECTIONS

Visit njinspections.com for more information.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR MVC OPERATIONS

Motor Vehicle Commission appointment scheduling and queuing systems minimize wait times and expedite in-person service. If you cannot complete your transaction online or by mail and need to visit an agency, the Commission aims to service you as safely and conveniently as possible, in accordance with the latest health protocols.