New Jersey permit and test appointments

Appointment 1: get the permit

Bring the required documents and pay the permit fee before moving to the knowledge-test stage.

Appointment 2: take knowledge and vision tests

Schedule the knowledge test after the permit is issued; bring your documents again.

Appointment 3: road test

Under 21, choose a date at least six months after the knowledge/permit stage and after completing the 50/10 practice requirement. Drivers over 21 generally use a three-month supervised period.

Retest waits: seven days knowledge, 14 days road

These waits are stated in MVC's current first-license process.

Permit, knowledge and road-test steps use separate MVC appointments

MVC's current first-license flow has separate appointments for the initial permit, knowledge test and road test. Do not assume the permit appointment automatically includes immediate testing.

Probationary license can be walk-in after you pass

After a successful road test, the MVC says you may obtain the probationary driver license at the road-test location if available, or at a Licensing Center with your stamped permit and documents without an appointment.

• New Jersey road-test guide
• New Jersey documents