Step 1: Examination Permit
- 6 Points of ID. Read more about the 6 Points of ID.
- Proof of address.
- A $10 fee to paid at the agency by credit/debit card, cash, check, or money order (payable to NJMVC).
Get an examination permit
- Fill out Auto Permit Application (Form BA-412C available only at the agency) and submit it at one of the counters
- Pass a vision test
- Pass a knowledge test
- Pay $10 Fee
Then you must practice supervised driving for at least 3 months (see instructions below).
You can prepare for and learn about the road test.
You must visit an agency that offers road testing. See agency list.
Step 2: Probationary License
- Obtain your permit;
- Pass a road test;
- Practice supervised driving for at least 6 months (see instructions at bottom of page).
- 6 points of ID. Read more about the 6 Points of ID.
- Proof of address.
- A $6 fee to be paid at the agency by credit/debit card, cash, check, or money order (payable to NJMVC).
- Fill out Auto License Application (Form BA-208 available only at the agency) and submit it at one of the counters.
- Pay $6 Fee.
You will now have your probationary license.
Then you must practice unsupervised driving for at least one year (see instructions at bottom of page).
Step 3: Basic Driver License
- Obtain your probationary license;
- Then practice unsupervised driving for at least one year (see instructions below).
- 6 Points of ID. Read more about the 6 Points of ID.
- Proof of address.
- An upgrade fee to paid at the agency by credit/debit card, cash, check, or money order (payable to NJMVC).
- Fill out Auto License Application (Form BA-208 available only at the agency) and submit it at one of the counters.
- Pay the pro-rated upgrade fee.
You will now have your basic driver license.
More Information
- You must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age, and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver’s license, and has a minimum of three years driving experience.
- Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependent(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependent can be the driver’s child, not brother or sister.
- Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- You cannot use cell phones, handheld video games or any other interactive, wireless device, whether it is “hands-free” or not.
- Seat belts must be worn at all times.
- You cannot use cell phones, handheld video games or any other interactive, wireless device, whether it is “hands-free” or not.
- Seat belts must be worn at all times.
- Visit the MVC agency
- Bring your 6 Points of ID. Read more about the 6 Points of ID.
- Pay a $10 fee for a duplicate permit.