GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSE (GDL):
Get a student learner's permit

• Visit an NJMVC Agency with a licensed driving instructor
• Pass the knowledge test. You can study by reading MVC's Driver Manual. (Students may have already passed the written knowledge test as administered in most High School Driver Education classes).  If this is the case, student must bring a signed score card from their driver education instructor indicating a score of 80% or better
• Pass the vision test
• Bring a primary 4-point ID (civil birth certificate, US Passport, US Department of State birth certificate, US adoption papers, certificate of naturalization or certificate of citizenship)
• Present a signed registration form with parental or guardian consent
• Pay fee
• Permits are valid for two years and must be carried when operating a vehicle
• If your permit is lost or stolen, you must request a duplicate. Duplicates must be obtained by the driving school

Practice supervised driving for at least six months
You must observe the following restrictions during the supervised driving period:

• Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair
• No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.
• You must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years driving experience
• Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings
• Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
• You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
• Seat belts must be worn at all times
• See GDL Exemptions for hours-related exemptions for employment or religious reasons

Get a probationary license

• You must be at least 17 years of age
• Complete the supervised driving period
• Pass the 6 Point ID Verification
• Pass NJMVC's road test
• You must return after one year from date of issue to get a basic driver license

Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year
You must observe the following requirements and restrictions while driving with a probationary (formerly provisional) license:

• Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair
• No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.
• Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings
• Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
• You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
• Seat belts must be worn at all times
• See GDL Exemptions for hours-related exemptions for employment or religious reasons

Get a basic driver license

• You must be at least 18 years old
• Complete the unsupervised driving period
• Go to any MVC Agency with your provisional license and other documents to pass the 6 Point ID Verification
• Pay $24 license fee