Requirements for driver's license
To legally drive a motor vehicle in New Jersey, a driver must have a valid driver's license. A person may obtain a drivers license if:

• The person is at least 17 years old; and
  
• The person can pass the driver’s license examination.

Examination Components
The driver's license examination is made up of:

• a vision test;
  
• a written examination; and
  
• a road test.

Length of license and cost
A basic New Jersey driver’s license is valid for 48 months from the date issued.
The cost for the basic license is $16.00.

• Regardless of age, a driver’s first New Jersey driver’s license must carry a photo, though each driver may later choose one without a photograph when renewing the license.
  
• Drivers under 21, must have a photo license.

License to drive other vehicles and fees
To drive other types of motor vehicles, such as a motorcycle or school bus, a driver must take an additional test and pay an additional fee. These additional licenses are called “endorsements”. The fees for endorsements are as follows:

• Motorcycle $13.00
  
• Omnibus or School Bus $16.00
  
• Commercial vehicles over 18,000 pounds $ 8.00

Renewals
Every 10 years, a driver is required to take a vision test as a condition of driver’s license renewal.