Bill
Bill > A4397
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 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 individuals in New Jersey whose spouse has passed away to revert their driver's license name back to their birth name, meaning the name they had before marriage. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), referred to as the "chief administrator" in the bill, will be required to accept a marriage certificate and the deceased spouse's death certificate as sufficient proof for this name change. Additionally, the individual must attest that they have no criminal convictions or pending charges, and are not seeking the name change to evade criminal prosecution, creditors, or to commit fraud.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4397 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4397_I1.HTM |
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