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New Jersey: ITIN Driver's License Guide
Requirements
- • Valid ITIN (SSN not required for standard license)
- • Proof of New Jersey residency
- • Proof of identity (6-point ID verification system)
Required Documents
- ITIN letter (CP565 or CP567) — counts as 1 point in the 6-point system
- Valid foreign passport (4 points)
- Foreign birth certificate with certified translation
- Two proofs of NJ address (utility bill, bank statement) — 1 point each
Steps
- 1 Gather documents totaling at least 6 points (primary ID, secondary ID, address)
- 2 Visit an MVC (Motor Vehicle Commission) agency
- 3 Complete the application form BA-208
- 4 Pass the written knowledge test (50 questions, need 40 correct)
- 5 Pass the vision test
- 6 Pay the $10 permit fee
- 7 Complete supervised driving practice with permit
- 8 Pass the road test and pay the $24 license fee
Important Notes
- New Jersey allows ITIN holders to obtain a standard driver's license under the "Drive Licenses for All" law (effective 2021)
- NJ uses a 6-point ID verification system — ensure your documents add up to at least 6 points before visiting
- Written test available in Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages