NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
location_on NJ MVC office listing — Jersey City, NJ
Location Details
Address
438 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, 07306
Phone
Not listed — call the NJ MVC main line for routing.
Hours of Operation
Hours not posted. Call ahead or check the official NJ MVC site.
Services Provided
Taking the Knowledge Test in New Jersey
Planning to take your written permit test at NJ Motor Vehicle Commission? Here's what NJ MVC requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: 50 questions, multiple choice, need 40 correct (80%) to pass.
Appointments: Yes, appointment required at Licensing Center after purchasing examination permit.
Bring: 6 Points of ID verification required (NJ MVC 6-Point ID system combining primary/secondary IDs plus proof of address); interpreters available via state contract.
If you don't pass: Unlimited retakes; test receipt valid 180 days. Wait 7 day(s) before retaking.
Renewing Your License in New Jersey
New Jersey licenses are valid for 4 years and a standard renewal costs $24. Most NJ drivers are eligible to renew online; exceptions include Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders, those with expiring visas, and licenses expired more than three years (which require starting over as a first-time driver).
When to renew: Within three months of the expiration date
Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step NJ renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.
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