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New Jersey Drivers License Information
To get your drivers license in New Jersey, you need to apply for a Class D drivers license. You must have a New Jersey license within sixty (60) days of establishing residency. You must give up any other Drivers License that you have previously held from any other State.
New Jersey Drivers License Requirements
21 years and under (Graduated Driver License - GDL)
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Option 1 - The Early Bird Road
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Get a Special Learner Permit (For complete details and to get your Permit, please SIGN IN HERE)
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You must be between at least 16 years of age.
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Parent or Legal guardian signature.
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Must have new jersey drivers ed.
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Must get a Probationary License
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(For complete details and to get your Permit, please SIGN IN HERE)
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Option 2 - The Young Adult Road
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Get an Examination Permit (For complete details and to get your Permit, please SIGN IN HERE)
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You must be between at least 17 years of age.
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Parent or Legal guardian signature if under 18 years of age.
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Must get a Probationary License
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(For complete details and to get your Permit, please SIGN IN HERE)
21 years and over
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Option 3 - The Adult Road
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Get an Examination Permit (For complete details and to get your Permit, please SIGN IN HERE)
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You must be between at least 21 years of age.
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Must get a Probationary License
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(For complete details and to get your Permit, please SIGN IN HERE)
For complete details and Restrictions and to GET your New Jersey drivers license, please SIGN IN HERE
New Jersey Drivers Ed
Visit our new jersey drivers ed page for more information on New Jersey driver education.
Tests Required
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Vision Test
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Knowledge Test
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Road Test
Test requirements vary by age and depending on whether you've previously held a license in another state.
For complete details and to GET your New Jersey license, please SIGN IN HERE
Fee
New Driver's License
Permit
Probationary License
Fees depend on your age that you received your drivers license. For complete Fees SIGN IN HERE
Documents needed to get your New Jersey Drivers License
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Proof of Identity (Primary Documents)
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A few examples:
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U.S. Birth Certificate (Certified or original)
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U.S. Passport
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Proof of Identity (Secondary Documents)
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A few examples:
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Civil Marriage, or Civil Union or Domestic Partnership certificate
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U.S. Military Dependent Card (must be current)
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Proof of Address
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A few examples:
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Bank Account Statement (not older than 60 days)
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Utility Bill or Credit Card Bill
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Social Security Number
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Agency
Go to your New Jersey Motor Vehicle Agency in order to take your required tests. You can use our locator to find the office that is closest to you.
Take the New Jersey Drivers License Test
At this point you need to make sure that you have prepared and studied all of the material for the written test. You can find the New Jersey Driver Test handbook here.
Buy a Car and Get Auto Insurance
Auto insurance is required by law in most states. Click HERE to get started and we'll help you find the lowest rates in your state.
Take the Driving Test
Your last step is to show up to your local New Jersey Motor Vehicle Agency and take the driving test.