So to avoid hassles from both police authorities and insurance companies, it may be safer to get the license as recommended before your 60 day anniversary. Auto insurance policies in the US can distinguish between an IDL versus a state-licensed driver, in how expensive the premium is, and perhaps your coverage as well. While it seems a bit unclear to me what happens to you legally if you miss the 60 day deadline but still have your IDL in date, I have heard expat stories of unpleasant roadside encounters with State Police, that make me cringe a little in terror. This means that 60 days after first arriving here, expats should at least have started the process of applying for your permit, whether you have an IDL or not. The MVC and it seems also, New Jersey Police, are of the opinion that the 60 day limit given for out-of-state US drivers to get a New Jersey Driver License, applies to out-of-country drivers as well. You have an International Driver License (IDL) but do you need a New Jersey Driver License too? Well according to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC), the answer is yes! When to get a New Jersey Driver License You’re an expat and you’ve been here two months already. The International Distinguishing Sign is an oval standardized sign composed of three black capital letters on a white background, indicating where the vehicle is registered.LIFE IN NEW JERSEY: OK. You can drive a personal vehicle while visiting the country as long as you display the International Distinguishing Sign on the rear exterior of the vehicle (excluding Canada and Mexico). Not authorized to work or attend school in the U.S.Visiting the United States for one year or less.If you are relocating from Canada with a Canadian title in your name, you can title and register it at any MVC Agencyįoreign tourists with valid driver licenses from certain countries may drive personal or rental cars if you are:.Once your vehicle has a title, you may visit any MVC Agency to register with the state. Virgin Islands orīefore you can register a foreign vehicle, you have to get it titled in New Jersey. The only exceptions are vehicles purchased from: To make sure you have all the required paperwork, please call (609) 292-6500 Local MVC Agencies cannot issue this type of transfer.
You must submit your request to the central MVC office to obtain a title on a foreign vehicle.
How to title vehicles purchased from foreign countries
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