NJMVC Adds REAL ID Appointments at 3 More Agencies - Booking Now Open - How to Get a REAL ID in New Jersey

Sep 20, 2026

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New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission expands REAL ID appointment availability by opening bookings at three additional agency locations in Hazlet, Turnersville, and Wallington. The release explains that new sites build on earlier spring additions and are intended to reduce statewide wait times. It details two appointment types for customers whose credentials are not due for renewal within three months or that expire within three months, allowing upgrades and renewals. Residents can book online, review requirements, and use official online resources including FAQs, a document selector, and an appointment preparation checklist.

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REAL ID appointment expansion

New agency locations now open

Online booking through NJMVC scheduler

How to get a REAL ID in New Jersey

Two appointment types and eligibility

Resources, FAQs, and preparation checklist

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jim Hooker August 18 , 2026 609.292.5203 NJMVC Adds REAL ID Appointments at 3 More Agencies REAL ID Appointments Now Available at Hazlet, Turnersville, and Wallington TRENTON—The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) has expanded REAL ID appointment availability to three additional agency locations in Hazlet, Turnersville, and Wallington. "By adding appointments at three new locations this summer—on top of four added this spring—we are continuing to reduce wait times statewide and making it more convenient than ever for residents to get their REAL ID ," said Acting NJMVC Chief Administrator Rosalie Johnson. The new REAL ID appointments at Hazlet, Turnersville, and Wallington are now open for booking on the NJMVC’s online scheduler. The expansion follows the addition of REAL ID services at four locations earlier this spring in Medford, South Brunswick, Springfield, and Trenton , which were highlighted during a June visit by Governor Sherril to the NJMVC’s Trenton Agency. Since the MVC expanded access to this service, the Commission has issued over 350,000 Real ID’s, bringing the state to approximately 2.7 million Real ID driver licenses and IDs in force today. How to Get a REAL ID in New Jersey REAL ID is available at NJMVC agencies and mobile units statewide through two appointment types: • REAL ID appointments—available for those customers whose licenses or IDs are not due for renewal within the next three months. • Driver license/non-driver ID renewal appointments—available for customers with licenses or IDs expiring within three months , where they can upgrade to REAL ID and renew their document at the same time. Customers can book appointments and find helpful [resources at](resources at REALID.nj.gov)[ ](resources at REALID.nj.gov)[REALID.nj.gov](resources at REALID.nj.gov) , including: • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) • Interactive document selector tool • Appointment preparation checklist Customers are strongly encouraged to review the document requirements before their appointment in order to make sure they bring what is required for REAL ID. \#\#\# Visit us [at www.njmvc.gov](at www.njmvc.gov)[ ](at www.njmvc.gov)New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer

FAQs

Which additional agencies now offer REAL ID appointments in New Jersey?

REAL ID appointments are now open for booking at Hazlet, Turnersville, and Wallington.

What are the two types of appointments available for REAL ID?

REAL ID appointments are for customers whose licenses or IDs are not due for renewal within the next three months. Driver license/non-driver ID renewal appointments allow customers whose credentials expire within three months to upgrade to REAL ID and renew at the same time.

Where can customers book an appointment and find REAL ID resources?

Customers can book appointments on the NJMVC’s online scheduler and find helpful resources at REALID.nj.gov, including FAQs, an interactive document selector tool, and an appointment preparation checklist.

Sep 20, 2026

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