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NJ A3595

NJ A3595
Requires MVC to accept death certificates as proof of name change.


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Introduced
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill allows the holder of a driver's license whose spouse has died to have the name listed on the driver's license revert to the licensee's birth name. The bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to accept a licensee's most recent marriage certificate and the licensee's spouse's death certificate as sufficient proof to allow the licensee to display the licensee's birth name on the driver's license. The licensee is also required to attest that the licensee: has not been convicted of a crime; has no criminal charges pending; and is not seeking the change of name to avoid or obstruct criminal prosecution, to avoid creditors, or for perpetrating a civil or criminal fraud.

AI Summary

This bill allows the holder of a driver's license whose spouse has died to have the name listed on the driver's license revert to the licensee's birth name. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) is required to accept the licensee's most recent marriage certificate and the licensee's spouse's death certificate as proof to allow the licensee to display the licensee's birth name on the driver's license. The licensee must also attest that they have not been convicted of a crime, do not have any criminal charges pending, and are not seeking the name change to avoid or obstruct criminal prosecution, avoid creditors, or perpetrate a civil or criminal fraud.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 02/12/2024)

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