Real ID Appointments Have Opened In Hudson County: Use New Link

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — The date is nearing.

After May 7, 2025, New Jersey residents won't be able to use their driver license as identification to get on a plane unless they've upgraded to a "Real ID."

In order to get this upgraded license, you must present certain forms of identification proving your name and address. The requirements and documents for a Real ID are spelled out here.

While those who want to upgrade their license can head to a Motor Vehicle Commission office that offers Real ID licenses, several Hudson County towns have also offered "mobile units" that stop in a local town.

Appointments have been opening on Fridays.

If you're interested in renewing your license or upgrading to a real ID, you can keep checking the links below to see when appointments open. Note that the links have changed each week.

Some locations only offer upgrades to licenses that aren't expiring in the next three months, while others handle licenses that are about to expire. Make sure the appointment is tailored to your needs before heading over.

Links For Real ID Appointments

More than 300 appointments were available in Bayonne and North Bergen on Friday.

• To see the list of local towns and appointments for upgrading to a Real ID this week (not for licenses expiring in the next three months), click here. NOTE: The links are changing each week.
• To see other kinds of license appointments via the mobile units, including renewals with upgrades to Real ID, click here.
• For regular license appointments and other MVC services, click here.