Proof of ID/Address
Effective September 2, 2003

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) requires all applicants for New Jersey driver licenses, non-driver identification cards and boat licenses to present proofs of Age, Identity and Address. Applicants must also prove that their presence in this country is authorized under federal law. Without the proper documents, you may be inconvenienced and your application may be denied.

If discrepancies exist within or between documents submitted, you may be required to submit additional documentation. Any permit, license or non-driver ID card application may be refused if any document appears altered, false or otherwise invalid.

Six Point ID Verification System

Identification Verification Applicants will be required to prove their identity through a prescribed combination of documents. Each type is assigned a point value, and the total point value of all documents presented must be at least six (6) points.

You must present at least one primary document.

• U.S. Citizens' primary document*
• Non-U.S. Citizens' primary document*
• You must present at least one secondary document*
• You cannot present more than two (2) secondary documents* that are worth one (1) point each.

* All documents must be orginal or certified copies and have required state and/or muncipal seals!