How do I get a REAL ID in New Jersey?
Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
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Check whether your New Jersey license already has a REAL ID star; prepare for an in-person REAL ID appointment if you need one.
- Check your card and eligibility: Use the MVC REAL ID guide and document selector to check your card and identify acceptable proofs.
- Arrange a Licensing Center visit: MVC REAL ID service is by appointment; bring originals or certified documents for review.
- Apply with MVC: Present your documents and pay the applicable credential fee to MVC. DMV.ai does not process your application.
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Fees
| REAL ID upgrade outside renewal, when applicableCredential transaction fees differ by type; confirm your case with MVC. | $11 |
| Standard Class D renewal with REAL ID, when applicableMVC lists a $24 renewal plus $11 REAL ID fee; other license types differ. | $35 |
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REAL ID | NJ MVC · New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission · reviewed 2026-09-29
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