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NJ A5632

NJ A5632
Requires MVC to establish and administer online application for REAL ID identification cards and REAL ID licenses.

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Introduced
05/08/2025
In Committee
05/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to establish and administer an online application for REAL ID identification cards and REAL ID licenses. Specifically, under the bill, the MVC is required to establish an online application for New Jersey residents to obtain a REAL ID license or a REAL ID identification card through the commission's Internet website. As part of the application process, the MVC is required to accept and process electronically submitted copies of identity and lawful status source documents required under the federal "REAL ID Act of 2005," as authorized by the federal "REAL ID Modernization Act." If the MVC determines that an applicant has satisfied all of the requirements established by the federal "REAL ID Act of 2005," the MVC is required to approve and process the applicant's online application to obtain a REAL ID license or REAL ID identification card. If the applicant has failed to satisfy any requirement established by the federal "REAL ID Act of 2005," the MVC is required to deny the applicant's online application to obtain a REAL ID license or REAL ID identification card. The Chief Administrator of the MVC (chief administrator) is required to adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this bill, including, but not limited to, establishing: (1) procedures as to how signature, verification, certification, witnessing, or other formal requirements are to be met with respect to documents or information permitted to be submitted in electronic or digital form pursuant to the bill; and (2) safeguards necessary to protect the privacy of, and prevent improper access to or disclosure of, any personal information that may be transmitted in an electronic or digital form. The procedures and safeguards established by the chief administrator pursuant to the bill are to comply with the requirements set forth under the federal "REAL ID Modernization Act," and the federal rules and regulations adopted to implement the act.

AI Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to establish and administer an online application system for residents to obtain REAL ID licenses and identification cards. REAL ID is a federal standard for identification documents, established by the REAL ID Act of 2005, which sets security requirements for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards. Under this bill, the MVC must create an online platform where applicants can submit electronic copies of required identity and lawful status documents. The MVC will review these applications and either approve or deny them based on whether the applicant meets all federal REAL ID requirements. The Chief Administrator of the MVC must develop specific procedures within 60 days of the bill's enactment, including guidelines for electronically submitting and verifying documents, and implementing robust privacy protections to prevent improper access to personal information. These procedures must comply with the REAL ID Modernization Act and its associated federal regulations. While the bill takes effect immediately, the online application system will not become operational until the MVC completes the necessary rule-making process.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 05/08/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5632
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5632_I1.HTM
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