NJMVC has announced an emergency REAL ID program to assist residents with urgent travel needs before the federal enforcement on May 7, 2025.

Beginning May 20, approximately 5,200 additional REAL ID appointments will be made available at NJMVC licensing centers every other Tuesday.

New Jersey launches “Real ID Tuesdays” to boost access ahead of the May 7 deadline, as only 17% of residents are currently Real ID-compliant.

With the deadline for REAL ID approaching in less than a week, some states — and some people — may be more prepared than others.

Starting May 20, the NJMVC will add 5,200 REAL ID appointments every other Tuesday going forward. Residents will be able to book those added appointments starting Monday.

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission announced additional appointments known as "Real ID Tuesdays" to begin after the May 7 deadline.

A Real ID, passport or other federally recognized document will be required starting next week for domestic flights. Good luck booking an appointment.

Have a flight coming up but no REAL ID? Here's what to know about getting one quickly.

Find out how to get a REAL ID through the new NJMVC appointment options, including emergency services, mobile units, and REAL ID Thursdays before May 7.

In an effort to meet demand, the state of New Jersey announced it has launched a “REAL ID Emergency Issuance Program,” which begins Thursday.

New Jersey launches a "REAL ID Emergency Issuance Program," allocating appointments for those who need to board a domestic flight within 14 days for life-or-death reasons or for urgent travel.

With the Transportation Security Administration’s deadline for full REAL ID enforcement less than two weeks away, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is offering limited, emergency ...