Surcharges

Surcharges are fines assessed by New Jersey Surcharge Violation System (NJSVS). Drivers who have earned excessive points or committed a specific violation such as DUI are liable for Surcharge. Surcharges are in addition to any court fines/penalties and are billed for three years. If you have received a notice in the mail or discovered there is a lien on your property because of a failure to pay Surcharge, please call New Jersey Surcharge Violation System at (888-651-9999) for more information.

Why do you get a Surcharge?

Your driving record is reviewed every time points or other serious events are added to your driving record. If you accumulate six or more points within three years from your last posted violation, you will receive a $150 Surcharge plus $25 for each additional point. A points based Surcharge can result in a Surcharge for three years.

Additional Surcharges may also apply that can result in a Surcharge due for three years:

• $100 for driving without a license
• $250 for driving with a suspended license
• $100 for failure to insure a moped
• $250 for operating an uninsured vehicle
• $1,000 for initial DUI
• $1,500.00 3rd DUI  (if occurs within three years of 1st offense)
• $1,000 for Refusal to take breathalyzer test

How to pay your Surcharges?

There are several ways of paying your Surcharge:

• Go to www.njsurcharge.com
• Call toll free at 888-651-9999 to make a payment
• Send a check or money order payable to:

NJSVS
P.O. Box 4850
Trenton, NJ 08650

Surcharge Payment plans are available from New Jersey Surcharge Violation System. You can call (888-651-9999) for more about your Surcharge debt..  You may also use this number to automatically access individual account and payment information, obtain Surcharge program information, and make credit card payments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Representantes que hablan español también están disponsibles desde las 8:00 de la mañana hast alas 5:00 del la noche, lunes a viernes (888-651-9999).