Moving to New Jersey: transferring your license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Transfer your license within 60 days of moving or before it expires, whichever comes first.
Source: nj.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Schedule an out-of-state transfer appointment with your valid license and 6 Points of ID documents.
Source: nj.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Buy a $10 transfer permit.
Source: nj.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Skip the knowledge and road tests if your license is current, valid and non-provisional.
Source: nj.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Surrender your old license and receive a four-year New Jersey license.
Source: nj.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- New resident deadline
- Transfer within 60 days of moving or before your current license expires, whichever is first.Source: nj.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Tests for new residents
- Knowledge and road tests are waived with a current, valid, non-provisional U.S. license in good standing; you get a four-year NJ license.Source: nj.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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