Replacing a lost New Jersey driver 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.
Order a duplicate if your license was lost, stolen or destroyed.
Source: nj.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Report a stolen license or ID to the police.
Source: nj.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Order the duplicate online; the card will be mailed to you.
Source: nj.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay the $11 duplicate fee.
Source: nj.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Destroy the original if you find it after the replacement arrives.
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
- Duplicate license fee
- $11.Source: nj.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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