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CBS News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
New Jersey voter registration deadlines to know for the 2025 primary election
Democratic candidates for New Jersey governor spar at debate Democratic candidates for New Jersey governor spar at debate Democratic candidates for New Jersey governor spar at debate New Jersey residents are getting ready to vote for a new governor in the June 2025 primary elections. Today is the last day to register to vote before the voter registration deadline. Here's everything to know about how to register and check your status, plus a look at who's running for Gov. Phil Murphy's seat. N.J. voter registration deadline and election dates The voter registration deadline for the June primaries is Tuesday, May 20. Early voting will begin a week before Election Day, from Tuesday June 3 through Sunday, June 8. Election Day is Tuesday, June 10. Whoever wins the Democratic and Republican primaries will go on to the general election in November. How to register to vote in N.J. To start, check your voter registration status online here and make sure it's up to date. If you aren't registered, you can complete the process online or print a form to submit to your county. To register online, you will need a Social Security number or a current driver's license or non-driver ID card from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. To use your Social Security number, you must be able to sign on-screen or upload a signature. You also have to be a U.S. citizen and resident of the county for 30 days before the election. New Jersey allows 17-year-olds to pre-register, but they have to wait until they're 18 to vote. Who's running for governor of New Jersey? As Murphy's time in office comes to a close, several candidates are running to replace him as the leader of the Garden State. The Democratic candidates include Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Mikie Sherrill and former State Senate President Stephen Sweeney. The Republican side includes state Sen. Jon Bramnick, former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli and former radio and TV host Bill Spadea. Both primaries will be held on June 10, followed by the general election on Nov. 4. Stick with CBS News New York and Political Reporter Marcia Kramer for the latest developments and expert analysis in the race.
CBS News
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
New Jersey launching Real ID Tuesdays to add appointments past federal deadline
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission centers will launch "Real ID Tuesdays" to offer more appointments after the upcoming federal deadline. About 5,200 Real ID appointments will be made available every other Tuesday, starting on May 20. Those appointments will be made available through NJMVC's appointment scheduler Monday morning. The NJMVC previously launched "Real ID Thursdays" in an effort to make more Real ID appointments available in the months leading up to the deadline. Emergency appointments are also available for those who urgently need a Real ID. According to a CBS News analysis from April 7-18, just 17% of New Jerseyans have gotten a Real ID – the lowest compliance rate in the United States. Real ID deadline is Wednesday Starting Wednesday, May 7, travelers will need either a Real ID or a U.S. passport to go through airport security for domestic flights or to get into a government building. To get a Real ID at a NJMVC Licensing Center, you will need to bring two proof of address documents, your Social Security Number and several other documents to prove your identity. For a list of what to bring, visit the NJMVC's website. Anyone whose license expires in the next three months can also upgrade to a Real ID at a license renewal appointment.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
NJMVC to add more than 5000 REAL ID appointments
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — With the new REAL ID air travel guidelines set to go into effect in less than a week, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) is making it easier for residents to get REAL ID ready. Starting May 20, the NJMVC will add 5,200 REAL ID appointments every other Tuesday going forward. Residents will be able to book those added appointments starting Monday. More Local News '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 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. Starting next Wednesday all travelers heading to the airport will need a REAL ID to fly. Without either a REAL ID or a passport travelers could risk being pulled aside by a TSA agent for additional screening or asked to leave, according to the agency's website. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State Residents heading to a REAL ID appointment are expected to bring a social security card, a W-2 or 1099 form to confirm their social security number. Additionally, residents will need two forms of proof of address that can be found on a license, a bank statement, a utility bill, a U.S. high school photo ID card with a report card or a U.S. computer-printed pay stub, the DMV said. Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How long are wait times for Real ID appointments with deadline approaching?
The deadline to upgrade your license or ID card to a Real ID is just a few weeks away, and many people throughout the state remain frustrated with the lack of available appointments at New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations. Travelers in New Jersey who use their license as a form of identification at airports will be required to show a Real ID in order to fly domestically or enter government buildings starting May 7. A Real ID is a "new federal requirement for state-issued driver licenses and non-driver IDs to help prevent fraudulent identification," the NJMVC website said. As the deadline approaches, available appointments are nowhere to found in New Jersey. As of Tuesday afternoon, about three weeks away from the deadline, there were no available appointments for Real ID at any of the NJMVC locations. Those who cannot find appointments are looking for answers. "The entire state of NJ shows 0 appointments available for Real ID. How are travelers suppose to renew?" said one user on X, formerly Twitter, on a reply underneath a post about Real ID on the NJMVC account. The NJMVC said the demand for Real ID remains extraordinarily high. About 3,500 new appointments for Real ID upgrades are added each morning on a rolling basis, said a spokesperson for the NJMVC, Jim Hooker. The new appointments are added at 7 a.m. on each business day. Every Thursday, for the "Real ID Thursday" program, an estimated 4,600 additional appointments for Real ID will be added as they roll over on the scheduler, said Hooker. Since the start of the program, "Real ID Thursday" added over 43,000 appointments. "We continue to evaluate our operations and capacity each week, looking to add as many appointments for Real ID as possible," said Hooker. Another way to obtain a Real ID is through a license renewal appointment, but only for those with licenses expiring within three months. License renewals has just over 51,000 available appointments throughout New Jersey MVC locations. The next available appointment for the Lodi NJMVC location is on July 1. As of April 14, the NJMVC issued about 1.3 million Real IDs across New Jersey, according to Hooker. About 1,381,916 New Jersey Real IDs can be used to board domestic flights. Real ID appointments, license renewals and Mobile Unit appointments are all booked on the scheduler on the NJMVC website. A Real ID is not required to fly in New Jersey, but if you use your driver's license or a non-driver identification card, instead of a passport or other form of ID, to fly within the U.S., you will need a Real ID. If you do not have a Real ID, there are other acceptable forms of ID used for domestic travel such as a passport. Standard New Jersey licenses will remain valid for driving and other identification purposes. A Real ID in New Jersey costs $35, according to the NJMVC. A standard New Jersey license costs $24. New Jersey residents must bring a combination of documents to their appointment at the DMV, known as 2 + 1 + 6 = REAL ID. The documents include two documents that prove the applicant's address, such as a valid driver's license or a credit card bill, one valid social security number and documents that add up to at least six points of identification. Some primary documents that will add up to the six points include but not limited to, U.S. Passport (four points) Birth certificate (four points) Current permanent resident card (three points) U.S. School or college photo ID with transcript (two points) Civil marriage certificate or divorce decree (two points) A Real ID looks almost identical to a standard driver's license or state-issued ID card, but has a star cutout in a gold circle in the upper right corner. A standard driver's license or state-issued ID has "NOT FOR 'REAL ID' PURPOSES" in the same location on the card. The symbol on the driver's license varies depending on what state you live in This article originally appeared on Real ID appointments in NJ remain difficult to find
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Need a REAL ID? How New Jersey plans to make it easier to get one.
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has increased appointment access for REAL IDs on Thursdays as the May 7 REAL ID deadline approaches. A March 4 press release from the commission stated that this is to begin March 20 at licensing centers across the state, adding nearly 4,500 new appointments each week. These appointments are to include license renewal appointments and REAL ID non-renewal appointments so customers, regardless of when their license expires, will be able to upgrade to a REAL ID. More: Daylight saving time 2025: When do clocks spring forward? Here's when clocks change. 'Over the last few months, we've seen a dramatic increase in demand for REAL ID from our customers, and we've repeatedly added and reallocated appointments to better meet that demand,' Latrecia Littles-Floyd, the commission's acting chief administrator, said in the press release. 'The new initiative announced today will expand access further, helping to service more customers who need or want to get a REAL ID. If you have a passport or another federally accepted ID, you may continue to use it to meet federal REAL ID requirements, or until you are able to obtain a REAL ID driver license or ID at a convenient time.' Those interested in scheduling an appointment can book the additional timeslots beginning the morning of March 14. Beginning April 5, the commission is also to host new REAL ID Mobile Unit Events on Saturdays across the state. A REAL ID, compliant with the REAL ID Act, is meant to apply higher security standards for state-issued licenses and identification cards, according to A REAL ID is essentially an upgraded version of your state identification card or license. It has a small star in the upper righthand corner. Beginning on May 7, a REAL ID or acceptable substitute is needed for those who plan to access certain areas of federal government facilities and military installations, nuclear power plants or, most commonly, domestic flights on federally regulated commercial airlines. While a REAL ID is not mandatory (you can still use other forms of identification), it may be a more convenient option for those who fly frequently. More: E-Z Pass scam: Smishing texts seek payments for fines. Don't be fooled. If you don't have a REAL ID ready by the deadline, there are still some options available so you don't miss your flight. These documents include a passport, a permanent residence card, U.S. Department of Defense ID, and more. A full listing can be found on the TSA website. The acceptable substitutes may also be used to enter some of the more restricted areas of federal facilities. Those who plan on picking up a REAL ID should start by making an appointment through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission website to find the closest appointment available at their local vehicle centern. When preparing for the appointment, you should bring the following: Two proofs of residential address (such as bank statements from the last 60 days or tax receipts). One proof of Social Security number. And six points of ID, which can be found in more detail on the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission website. Kaitlyn McCormick writes about trending issues and community news across South Jersey for the Courier-Post, The Daily Journal and the Burlington County Times. If you have a story she should tell, email her at kmccormick@ And subscribe to stay up to date on the news you need. This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: NJMVC expanding access ahead of the May 7 deadline
