If you have recently moved to New Jersey, you must transfer your out-of-state license within 60 days of your move or before your current license expires, whichever occurs first.


To transfer your out-of-state license

1. Visit any MVC Agency with your current driver license (Basic Auto/Motorcycle) and the proper legal documents to pass 6 Point ID and Address Verification
2. Knowledge and road tests are waived as long as you have a valid, non-provisional driver license issued by any of the 50 states or District of Columbia
3. You will be issued a four-year basic New Jersey license and will be required to surrender your out-of-state license

If you are under 18, complete the mandatory Graduated Driver License (GDL) program requirements.


Commercial licenses (CDL)
To transfer your out-of-state CDL

1. Visit any MVC Agency offering vision tests in a driver testing center
2. Bring original medical exam form completed by a physician (no more than one year old)
3. Purchase a CDL transfer permit*
4. Pass a vision test
5. HAZMAT endorsement holders must pass a written test and submit fingerprints for a background check

* The permit fee is $10 and must be paid at the Agency in addition to the standardized Commercial license fees