Vehicle Registration Renewal

You will receive a registration renewal notice in the mail three months before your current registration expires.

Note: Under New Jersey law effective July 1, 2024, zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) are subject to an annual fee in addition to the existing registration fee. The additional fee applies to any vehicle certified as a ZEV pursuant to the California Air Resources Board ZEV standards for the applicable model year. The additional fee is payable in full at the time of initial registration and at every renewal. Beginning July 1, 2024, the annual fee is $250. The annual fee increases $10 per year for four years thereafter.
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) is in the process of programming changes to implement the new fee. For ZEV registration renewals due between July 1, 2024, and November 1, 2024, that have already been mailed out to the customer, the ZEV owner will receive a supplemental notice with the additional fee due

There are three ways to renew your annual vehicle registration:

Same-Day Online Renewal

You can renew your registration online. Once you have completed the process, your registration renewal is effective immediately. Check the List of eligible codes for online renewal

Renewing in-person

If you are ineligible to renew online, you must make an appointment to renew your registration.

What to bring to the agency

  • Registration Renewal Notice or Vehicle Identification Number
  • Your insurance card or company name and policy number
  • License plate number
  • Proof of ID (Driver license or other primary ID document. See 6 Points of ID for more information). Read more about the 6 Points of ID.
  • Power of Attorney if renewing a registration for someone else
  • The amount due indicated in your renewal notice. You can pay by cash, money order, checks (payable to NJMVC), credit or debit card
  • Completed Application for Vehicle Registration (Form BA-49)
  • Schedule an Appointment
  • Complete the Registration Renewal document, front and back (if not completed at home).
  • Pay the fee and show the above documents at the designated registration window.

Renewing by mail

What you need to have before starting

  • Completed Registration Renewal Notice. Both front and back must be filled out.
  • Return envelope provided along with the notice.
  • Check or money order (payable to NJMVC) for the amount due as indicated in your renewal notice.
  • Insert the check or money order (payable to NJMVC) for the amount indicated in the return envelope provided with your notice.
  • Ensure the address can be seen through the envelope window.

Lost your renewal notice?

If you lost your renewal notice and PIN, and you are still within your renewal time window, you will still be able to renew your registration online. – Just click on “Help! I lost my PIN!” and you can request a new PIN.