The State of New Jersey assigns points to each form of identification provided by an applicant for a New Jersey drivers' license. The applicant must provide identification that adds up to six points to apply for a license.
The State of New Jersey has a four-part requirement to prove identity when applying for a New Jersey drivers' license. The applicant must provide a primary ID such as a birth certificate, adoption papers, or passport. This primary ID is worth four points.
Next is a secondary form of ID. Bringing a marriage certificate or valid NJ firearms purchaser card is granted three points. A college ID with transcript is allowed two points. A social security card, bank statement, or high school diploma are granted one point each. The total points for both the primary ID and all secondary ID items must total six points to qualify.
In addition to the primary and secondary forms of ID, an applicant must provide a verifiable social security number and proof of address. The proof of address may be a utility bill that is less than 90 days old, a lease or rental agreement showing the applicant's name as the renter, or any correspondence from the IRS within the past year. If the applicant is under 18, a parent may certify that the applicant lives with the parent.
For a full list of the identification forms accepted for a New Jersey drivers' license, check the online document selector at the State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission website.
