The adult road

For drivers ages 21 and up, MVC offers a three phase process:

• Examination permit
• Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)
• Basic driver license

Get an examination permit (not a student permit)
Visit an MVC Agency (may also be distributed by a licensed driving instructor)

• Pass the knowledge test. You can study by reading MVC's Driver Manual
• Pass the vision test
• Pass 6 Point ID and Address Verification
• Pay fee.
• If your permit is lost or stolen, you must obtain a duplicate permit

Practice supervised driving for at least three months
You must observe the following restrictions during the supervised driving phase:

• You must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years driving experience
• You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
• Seat belts must be worn at all times

Get a probationary license

• You must complete the supervised driving period
• Pass MVC's road test

Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year

• You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
• Seat belts must be worn at all times

Get a basic driver license

• You must complete the unsupervised driving period
• Go to any MVC Agency with your provisional license and other documents to pass the 6 Point ID Verification
• Pay $24 license fee

For your convenience, MVC accepts American Express® card, MasterCard® card, Visa® card, checks, money orders and cash.