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Lost, stolen or destroyed your current license? The procedure to order a duplicate will depend on whether you are in the state of NJ or temporarily outside of the state. In both instances, you may easily order a new one. You must show up in person to your local Motor Vehicle Agency. 

How to Replace Your Lost New Jersey Drivers License

Immediately after you notice that your license has gone missing, either because you accidentally lost it, or because you've been the victim of theft, you'll want to file for a duplicate license. You cannot drive without a license, so don't risk getting a ticket. If you are living in-state please follow the In Person rules below. If you are not currently in the state of NJ, you'll need to follow the Out of State instructions. Let's go over each in more detail:

In Person

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/Location.htm

  1. Gather all your necessary 6 point Identification documents (see below for complete list)
  2. Locate and show up to your local Motor Vehicle Agency.
  3. You'll need to pay the duplicate license fee.
  4. You will walk away with your new duplicated license.

By Mail - Only for Out of State Drivers

We understand that out of state drivers cannot show up in person. As long as you meet and follow the requirements, replacing your lost license should not be a problem. 

Requirements to Replace Lost License By Mail While Out of State

  • Your license cannot have been lost for over three (3) years ago.
  • You must not be currently living in the state of NJ, and you must be a citizen of the U.S.
  • Commercial driver license holders may not apply for a replacement by mail.
  • You must have a New Jersey license and you must reside in the state of New Jersey. 
  • Only non digital licenses can be replaced. If your license has a digital picture, you cannot apply for replacement, but instead must apply for a NJ license renewal.

Steps

  1. Gather and make copies of your 6 point identification documents (see below). Do not send originals.
  2. Make sure that you have an out of state address.
  3. Please call the State of New Jersey MVC at the following number: (609) 292 6500 . Extension 5076
  4. Make sure to tell them that you are out of state and would like to apply for a duplicate license. 
  5. Pay the fee for a license replacment.

Cost

www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/LicensePermitFees.htm

The following page has the latest fees to order a duplicate license.

Contact Info

By Email

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/ContactEmail.htm

By Phone

609.292.6500

 Documents Needed

To order your duplicate license, you'll need to show documents which meet NJ's 6 Point ID Verification rule. In order to pass the 6 point verification, you'll need to select documents that have a total of 6 points or more. Each document has its own score or point. Let's go over those documents below. 

These must have a total of 6 points or more

  • Bring at a minimum, one (1) document from the list of Primary ID documents.
    • The documents in this primary group, have varying points. Some are worth 4 points. Others are worth 3 points, while others are worth 2 points.  
  • Bring at a minimum, one (1) document from the list of Secondary ID documents.
    • The documents in this secondary group, have varying points. Some have 3 points, while others have 2 points, and some have 1 point.  
*All documents must be original or certified copies, in english, and have the required state and/or municipal seals. Certified copies of New 
Jersey records are available from the municipality that originally issued them and from the State Bureau of Vital Statistics at www.nj.gov/health/vital or 
(609) 292-4087. If your birth certificate is from Jersey City/Hudson County you must check www.nj.gov/health/vital/jersey city or call (888)486-3339.

Primary Documents

4-POINT DOCUMENTS: U.S CITIZENS

  • Civil birth certificate* or certified copy from one of the 50 states, District of Columbia or a US territory. Photocopies or certificates from hospitals or religious entities are not accepted. 

Please read IMPORTANT INFORMATION above.

  • US Department of State birth certificate (Form FS-545,FS 240 or DS-1350)
  • US passport, current or expired less than 3 years
  • Current US Passport card
  • Current NJ digital driver license
  • Current NJ digital non-driver ID card
  • Current NJ digital boat license
  • Valid active duty US military photo ID card 
  • US adoption papers
  • Certificate of naturalization (Form N-550,N-570 or N-578)
  • Certificate of citizenship (Form N-560,N-561 or N-645)

NON U.S CITIZENS [ Additional requirement(s) may apply; call 888-486-3339 ]

  • Foreign passport with INS or USCIS verification and valid record of arrival/departure (Form I-94) 
  • Foreign passport with INS or USCIS verification and valid Form I-551 stamp 
  • Current alien registration card (new Form I-551) with expiration date and verification from INS or USCIS
  • Refugee travel document (Form I-571) 
  • US re-entry permit (Form I-327) 
  • Valid I-94 stamped “Refugee,” “Parolee,” “Asylee” or “Notice of Action” (Form I-797 approved petition) by INS or USCIS
  • Valid I-94 with attached photo stamped “Processed for I-551…” by INS or USCIS

3-POINT DOCUMENTS:

  • Current photo employment authorization card (Form I-688B or I-766). 
  • Must be presented with valid Social Security card.

2-POINT DOCUMENTS:

  • Current alien registration card (old Form I-551) without expiration date and with INS or USCIS verification 
  • Photo temporary resident card (Form I-688) 

Secondary Documents

3-POINT DOCUMENTS:

  • Civil marriage, domestic partnership or civil union certificate issued by the municipality or state in which the ceremony occurred. Please note: Photocopies or certificates issued by religious entities are not acceptable 
  • Order or decree of divorce, dissolution or termination* 
  • Court order for a legal name change, signed by a judge or court clerk 
  • Current US military dependent card 
  • US military photo retiree card 
  • Valid NJ firearm purchaser card 

2-POINT DOCUMENTS:

  • US school photo ID card with transcript or school records 
  • US college photo ID card with transcript 
  • Valid federal, state or local government employee driver license 
  • Valid federal, state or local government employee photo ID card 
  • US military discharge papers (DD214) 
  • FAA pilot license 

1-POINT DOCUMENTS: [ You cannot use more than two of these]

  • Current/expired less than one year non-digital NJ PHOTO driver license
  • Current PHOTO driver license from any other state or the District of Columbia 
  • Social Security card 
  • Bank statement or record 
  • ATM card with preprinted name and applicant’s signature. (Please note: An ATM card and bank statement cannot be submitted together.) 
  • Current health insurance card, prescription card 
  • Employee ID card with printed pay stub 
  • State professional license 
  • NJ public assistance card with photo (also known as a NJ Social Services ID card) 
  • High school diploma, GED or college diploma 
  • Property tax statement, bill or receipt issued by a New Jersey municipality 
  • For NJ high school students: a waiver certificate for the written portion of the driver’s test 
  • Veterans Affairs universal access photo ID card

Social Security

  • Your Social Security Number is required and it will be cross referenced with that of the SSA.gov database. 

Proof of New Jersey Address

  • You must show one (1) document which shows proof that you live in the state of New Jersey.  

To see and download a list of all documents, open the following PDF file (http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Licenses/ident_ver_posterpint.pdf). Or you may use this web page to guide you in choosing your documents.

 

For the Latest Information. Click Below

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/LostStolen.htm