Governor Phil Murphy and NJMVC Acting Chief Administrator Latrecia Littles-Floyd announced the introduction of “REAL ID Tuesdays” at Licensing Centers, expanding on the existing “REAL ID Thursdays” program. This initiative comes as the federal REAL ID enforcement deadline of May 7, 2025, rapidly approaches.
Beginning Tuesday, May 20, approximately 5,200 additional REAL ID appointments will be available every other Tuesday. These appointments can be booked starting Monday, May 5, through the NJMVC’s online scheduler.
“As we quickly approach the federal deadline for REAL ID, I am proud to announce the addition of ‘REAL ID Tuesdays’—another tool we are using to expand access to REAL ID appointments,” said Governor Murphy.
Starting May 7, individuals will need a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID, or another federally approved identification such as a passport, to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities.
The NJMVC has implemented several measures to increase REAL ID accessibility, including dedicated REAL ID days, expanded Mobile Unit programs, and a REAL ID Emergency Issuance Program for qualified customers.
For more information about REAL ID in New Jersey, residents should visit REALID.nj.gov before scheduling appointments to ensure they have the necessary documents. You can also find out how to schedule a REAL ID appointment from our previous article How to Get a REAL ID Appointment in New Jersey.