Getting a Jersey Driver License

Submitted by Upper_Ad4939 t3_yriiz0 in jerseycity

Please don't roast me for this (or do), but how can I get a Jersey drivers license? Currently I have a slightly expired NY one and the DMV site only lets you make appointments using an existing valid license. Do I just show up to a Jersey DMV? Lol Help

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TrafficSNAFU t1_ivtvd58 wrote

From an NJMVC document, "If you have a driver license from another state, and it is currently valid or expired less than three (3) years ago, you should make an appointment for an out-of-state transfer. Make sure you bring all the required documents."

"If your license expired more than three (3) years ago, you will have to start over with a first-time driver license or ID. Non-driver ID’s issued by a state other than New Jersey, are noteligible for proof towards qualifying for a NJ standard license."

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Upper_Ad4939 OP t1_ivu66gk wrote

Thank you so much! I'm not sure how I couldn't see this- must be the ADHD. Really appreciate your help

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TrafficSNAFU t1_ivu7nfz wrote

You're welcome. I went through this process not that long ago.

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bodhipooh t1_ivxxcnm wrote

This can not be stressed enough, though: you HAVE to make an appointment. Don't just show up. Ever since the pandemic, they switched to an by-appointment-only system and it is perpetually backlogged, so get on this NOW and keep checking daily for last minute cancellations so you can get something booked for as early as possible. Otherwise, you may have to wait 2 or 3 months to get in there.

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Upper_Ad4939 OP t1_ivyo9kb wrote

Thank you for this! I'm afraid I may be screwed. I tried to make an appt and the earliest is December. I am traveling next week and need to rent a car. :(

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bodhipooh t1_ivyucip wrote

How skilled are you with python? I wrote a script to periodically check the NJ MVC site and alert me when a spot was open at a location convenient to me. I used it to find a last minute cancellation that got me an appointment for a few days later. It was super easy. All I had to do was set it up and have it running for a few hours before I got what I needed. Alternatively, you will have to keep refreshing the site and hope to get lucky.

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Upper_Ad4939 OP t1_ivyxgho wrote

Wow that's amazing! I have no idea how to code. If you happen to still have it and could write me here I'd jump on it!

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bodhipooh t1_ivz4cva wrote

If you dont know how to code, it won't help you at all. I wrote for my specific needs (NJ DL renewal to REAL ID license) - yours is an out of state transfer, so different transaction type, and the available centers would have different codes, so the script would require modifications.

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sjh590 t1_iw0bhy1 wrote

I started leaning coding a few months ago. Would it be ok to share the code with me? Would like to learn how it was done, thank you.

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Aggravating_Sand352 t1_ivybhtc wrote

It was very easy I just renewed online but also very easy to make an appointment just bring your 6 points of ID if you don't have an old one..... i did this and also have terrible ADD so you can do it

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Upper_Ad4939 OP t1_ivyodd5 wrote

Hey thank you! How long did it take you to get an appt? Looks like the soonest is in Dec and I need to rent a car next week :(

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