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When)[ ](online at NJMVC.gov. When)[NJMVC.gov](online at NJMVC.gov. When)[.](online at NJMVC.gov. When)[ When](online at NJMVC.gov. When) you go to the“Schedule an appointment” page, it will let you make an appointment.  \nWhat if I don’t have a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)?  \nIndividuals who do not have either a Social Security number or ITIN will be able to provide an affidavit to meet this requirement.  \nPlease beware of scams to help with obtaining a Social Security Number or an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) . Getting an ITIN can take around 7 weeks and can be processed for free directly with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) . If you don't have one, you'll be able to provide an affidavit.  \nSomeone offered to get me an appointment for a fee. Is this valid?  \nNo, do not pay anyone to help you get an appointment – only MVC can schedule appointments. We don’t work with third parties, and we will verify individual ID for the appointment to confirm that you did it on our website. Be wary of any website offering to help you get a license – if it is not a .gov website, they may be scamming you.  \nWhat kind of license will I get?  \nCustomers will get a basic New Jersey driver license or ID when they meet eligibility requirements to become licensed drivers in New Jersey. This basic driver license is available to all eligible New Jerseyans regardless of immigration status.  \nHow will I get my NJ license/ID?  \nA video with an overview of this process is available in several languages here. Detailed information about this process can be found here.  \nWhat documents do I need to get my license/ID?  \nYou will need to provide  \n• proof of identity (“6 points of ID”) . Check here for details.  \n• proof of New Jersey address; and  \n• a Social Security number or ITIN, if you have one.  \no Individuals who do not have either a Social Security number or ITIN will be able to provide an affidavit to meet this requirement.  \nPlease note: Any document in a language other than English requires a “certified translation.”  \nA “certified translation” is a translation that is:  \n1. Issued by a government entity, such as a consulate or ministry that issued the original document; OR  \n2. Signed with a seal by a person qualified to translate, such as someone certified by American Translators Association ([atanet.org](atanet.org)), OR  \n3. From a person competent to translate, over age 18, with a certification that includes ( Here is a sample):  \na. The translator’s name;  \nb. The name of the document being translated;  \nc. The applicant’s name;  \nd. A statement that the translator is fluent in English and the language being translated;  \ne. A statement that the translation is a complete and accurate translation of the full original text (including any stamps or seals) of the document being submitted;  \nf. A statement that the translator understands that if any part of the translation is intentionally false, the translator is subject to punishment;  \ng. The translator’s signature, address, email and phone number.  \nI have a New Jersey driver license now. What do I need to do?  \nIf you have a New Jersey license or ID that expired less than three (3) years ago, you should make an appointment for a license or non-driver ID renewal. Make sure you bring all the required documents.  \nIf your license expired more than three (3) years ago, you will have to start over with a firsttime driver license or ID.  \nI have a driver license from another state in the U.S. What do I need to do?  \nIf you have a driver license from another state, and it is currently valid or expired less than one ( 1) year ago, you should make an appointment for an out-of-state transfer. Make sure you bring all the required documents.  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