Before visiting the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC), it is important that you have all the necessary documents with you. You will need at least one primary ID and one secondary ID with you. New Jersey uses the 6 Points of ID verification process in order to issue a learner permit or driver license. For example, a U.S. passport is equal to 4 points and a U.S. school photo ID card with transcript or school records is equal to 2 points (6 points total). There are different types of documents you can bring with you which equal 6 points.
There are four requirements for the 6 Points of ID Verification:
- At least one Primary ID
- At least one Secondary ID
- Verifiable Social Security Number
- Proof of Address
Primary ID (worth 4 points):
- Civil birth certificate.
- US Department of State birth certificate (Form FS-545, FS 240 or DS-1350).
- US passport, current or expired less than 3 years, or current US passport card.
- Current NJ digital non-driver ID card.
- Current NJ digital boat license.
- 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).
Secondary ID (worth 2 points):
- US school photo ID card with transcript or school records.
- US college photo ID card with transcript.
Secondary ID (worth 1 point; only two of these can be used):
- Social Security card.
- ATM card with preprinted name and applicant’s signature. (An ATM card and bank statement cannot be submitted together).
- Current health insurance card.
- High school diploma, GED or college diploma
- For NJ high school students: a waiver certificate for the written portion of the driver’s test.
You can click the button below for more information given directly by the NJMVC about the 6 Points of ID. The “6 Points of ID Brochure” button will show you what you can use for your 6 Points of ID. Remember, you will need one Primary ID and one Secondary ID.