Real ID NJ: Here is every NJ MVC location taking appointments (2024)

FAQs

Do I need to make an appointment at the DMV for REAL ID in NJ? ›

Appointments are required for: First-time license/permit (REAL ID or standard). If available, you can take your knowledge test at your permit appointment.

Walk-ins are only allowed for first time licenses/IDs/permits, name changes, and red decals at Licensing Centers. Other MVC transactions that can't be completed online require an appointment that customers need to schedule at NJMVC.gov. Appointments at Licensing and Vehicle Centers must be scheduled at NJMVC.gov.

Staffing shortages, limited space at facilities and high demand for certain transactions have some motor vehicle customers waiting weeks for an appointment, especially in North Jersey. The problem is particularly frustrating for first-time drivers looking to get permits.

Anyone interested in obtaining either a Real ID driver's license or non-driver identification for the first time will need to make an appointment at a Motor Vehicle Commission licensing center. According to the MVC, those are available in many cases as next-day and even some same-day appointments.

Will REAL ID cost more than a Standard ID? Yes. The Standard NJ License/ID costs $24; REAL ID costs $35.

There are approximately 2,400 MVC employees at 71 locations throughout the state.

Starting May 7, 2025, you must have a REAL ID compliant driver license/ID to fly within the U.S., unless you use a U.S. passport or another federally approved form of identification. Until the deadline, a Standard New Jersey driver license is valid for air travel within the U.S.

Appointments at Licensing and Vehicle Centers must be scheduled at NJMVC.gov. Additional appointments are being added daily, overnight, and up to 60 days in advance. Customers should check multiple MVC locations online after midnight to best secure an appointment.

Most licenses expire by the end of the month, which means many people will be pouring into the DMV during the early and late parts of the month. Mid-month should be the ideal time to schedule your visit. You can also expect your visit to be less stressful on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays.

Edit or Cancel Your Appointment

In your confirmation email, click on the link to view your appointment(s). On the confirmation page, you can: Edit the location of your appointment. Edit the date and time of your appointment.

Do I need an appointment for DMV in Wallington, NJ? ›

License/ID and registration renewals that can't be completed online require an appointment. Renewals are not available on a walk-in basis. Customers should check the expiration date on their documents and renew early.

To obtain an ID you can visit your local NJ MVC or visit their website for more information. If you're between the ages of 16-20, congratulations! You have reached a milestone and are eligible to apply for your driver's license. Getting your driver's license and/or permit can be an exciting time in your life.

(d) The following driver licenses are ineligible for online, electronic, and/or digital renewal: 1. An examination permit, special learner permit, commercial learner permit, and graduated driver license; 2. A commercial driver license classifications A, B, and C; 3. An agricultural license; 4.