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How to Renew a Driver's License in New Jersey

A New Jersey Driver's License can be renewed only in person at any MVC agency in the State.

[edit] WHEN TO RENEW YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE

  1. Your New Jersey driver's license expires every four years.
  2. It is advisable to renew your driver's license before the expiration date. You can renew your license any time in the six months leading up to its expiration.
  3. Your driving privileges expire on the midnight of your birthday if you do not renew.

[edit] TO RENEW IN PERSON

You must bring:
  1. Your expiring license.
  2. If your name has changed, documentation of the name change is required.
  3. Renewal fee of $24, payable by cash, money order, check or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express).
  4. Documents sufficiently completing New Jersey's 6-point ID verification.
You will be issued your license after you pay the fee and get an updated digital photo taken at the agency.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION