Vehicle Registration Renewal

You will receive a registration renewal notice in the mail three months before your current registration expires. There are three ways to renew your annual vehicle registration:

If you qualify for online renewal of your registration you MUST renew online.

Same-Day Online Renewal

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

Renewing in-person

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 be still be able to renew your registration online. You can request your PIN here