With effect from October-1, 2020 New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC) is going to implement the real id for the drivers. It will have a six points identity system with a star mark on the id.
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What is Real ID?
A Real ID is a federally compliant driver’s license which is more secure. The New Jersey residents who have a driver’s license can upgrade the same to the Real ID standards at any one of the six MVC (Motor vehicle commission) offices where it is available. The applicants can find the closest office that offers the service of Real ID upgrading just by visiting realidnj.com and signing up for the next available appointment.
Is my real id as a driver’s license is a sensible proof?
Yes, The driver’s license is a sensible proof which can be used for availing many facilities provided by the state. Taking into consideration some of the terrorist attacks happened in the country, the government passed a law which set security standards for driver’s license issued by the state. These standards were meant to be met by every state of the country. This was a major push to tighten up national security by creating less easily duplicated and more secure ID cards for the residents.
How can I change my address in NJ MVC Real ID?
There might be some cases when the residents of a particular state are moving to some other place and this necessitates for the address change on their driver’s license. Changing your address is easy and can be done either by phone, in person by visiting an MVC office or online. However, you will not get a new driver’s license/ID card after changing your address but you can apply for duplicates.
What are the methods for changing my address in Real ID?
There are several methods that you can use to change your address:
1) ONLINE:
You should visit the NJ MVC address change website to get your address changed online. Several details must be provided by you as a part of the process. They are as follows:
- Social security number
- Zipcode
- NJ ID card/driver’s license number.
After providing all this information, you will get a printable confirmation of your address change which can be used for further processes. You don’t have to pay for the online address change.
2) BY PHONE:
This is one of the easiest ways of changing your address as this involves making a phone call to the NJ MVC at:
- Touchtone-7-1-1 NJ Relay
- (609) 292-6500
You have to provide all the details that are mentioned in the earlier section.
3) IN-PERSON:
If you want to get a duplicate driver’s license/ID card, then you have to visit an MVC office that is closest to you along with the proof of your residency and identity. You must pass the 6 points of ID verification to prove your identity at the agency. It was designed to ensure that driver licenses are issued with proper verification of legal documents. This helps in preventing identity theft. You need to pay a change fee of $11 at the agency. You can pay the fee by debit/credit card, cash or check.
Conclusion:
An address change can be easily done by either of the above-mentioned ways. It is important to keep the necessary documents safe without which this process can turn out to be a hectic task. For further details or queries, you can visit the official website of NJ MVC where you can also search the nearest MVC office to your place.