REAL ID Update for NJ Residents

On May 7, 2025, all US travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Click here for more information on what you need to know.

REAL ID Tuesdays:

New Jersey residents who still haven’t obtained a REAL ID because of issues getting an appointment will have additional opportunities to get to the Motor Vehicle Commission this month.

Beginning May 20, the NJMVC will add approximately 5,200 additional appointments during “REAL ID Tuesdays.”

These new appointments are now available for booking on the NJMVC’s appointment scheduler. Click here for more details about the program.

Emergency Real ID Appointments:

Eligible individuals—those without TSA-approved identification who must travel for an urgent or life-or-death reason within 14 days—can apply for an emergency appointment. Click here for more details about the emergency program.