Tests include:
You will also need 6 Points of ID
You must pass a knowledge test consisting of multiple-choice questions based on the New Jersey Drivers Handbook.
Information on the written knowledge test can be found here:
https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/license/knowledgetest.htm
Schedule your NJ written Knowledge Test here:
You must be 16 years old to get a New Jersey driver’s license. Drivers under 21 years old will be issued a Youth Operator License which will expire on the driver's 21st birthday
When applying for your Learner's Permit, you must present proof of your identity and New Jersey residential address:
The 6 Points of ID can be found here: https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/license/6pointid.htm
The main phone numbers for the New Jersey MVC (Motor Vehicle Commission) are:
1-888-486-3339 (In State)
1-609-292-6500 (From Out of State)
All New Jersey MVC phone numbers can be found here:
You can email the New Jersey MVC here: https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/ContactEmail.htm
New Jersey’s MVC website is: https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/
The New Jersey MVC First Driver’s License page is:
https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/license/initiallicense.htm
The New Jersey MVC online services page is: https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/about/online-list.htm
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) locations can be found here: https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/locations/liccenters.htm
If you are under 18 years old, a licensed driver that is at least 21 years old should bring you to the MVC office
A vision test is required to obtain a New Jersey Learner’s Permit and Driver’s License
A physical exam is not required to obtain a New Jersey Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License
A photograph will be taken at the New Jersey MVC
After Applying for a New Jersey Learner’s Permit:
You must hold your probationary license for a year. With a probationary driver’s license, you can drive unsupervised, but with restrictions. You are required to display a reflective decal on both your front and back license plates. Also, you cannot drive with more than one person in the car who is under 21 years old and you are not permitted to drive between the hours of 5 AM and 11 PM