Non-Citizens will now be able to apply for driver’s licenses in New Jersey.
Starting Saturday, May 1, certain residents – including undocumented people – will be able to apply for New Jersey’s standard license, which is different from REAL ID’s, that are issued to lawful residents and are required to access federal buildings or fly commercially without a passport.
Those interested in applying for the basic driver’s license under the law in New Jersey will be able to make appointments online for their initial permits starting May 1, at https://www.nj.gov/mvc/online-
Applicants must provide six points’ worth of documents that prove identity and New Jersey residency. Customers who do not have a Social Security number will be able to provide an Individual Taxpayer ID Number (ITIN) instead. Starting June 1, 2021 individuals who do not have either of those two identifiers can provide an affidavit to meet the requirement. Affidavits may be notarized or signed in front of an MVC employee, William Connolly, a Motor Vehicle Commission spokesman said.
After that, applicants must meet the same criteria as other residents seeking a first driver’s license, including passing a written and vision test to get a valid permit. They must then have three months of supervised driving before they can take the road test.
If you need assistance or have any questions about this process please call our office at:
- Freehold, NJ: (732) 780-3090
- Somerville, NJ: (908) 707-4560
