New Jersey will allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses May 1.
April 29, 2021
Beginning on May 1, thousands of New Jersey residents will be eligible to start the process of obtaining a state driver’s licence, regardless of legal status or a lack of documentation. However, immigration advocates have noted confusion over where and how to get appointments and concerns that the online process will make it more difficult for less computer-savvy applicants. The law was signed by Governor Phil Murphy in December 2019, and it would also make licenses available to senior citizens, domestic violence survivors, former prisoners, and homeless who may lack documentation.