NJ's In-Person Driver's License, MVC To Restart Amid Coronavirus

UPDATE: New Jersey has delayed in-person services for driver's license renewals and other Motor Vehicle Commission responsibilities. Drop-off and pickup services will continue. Read more: NJ Delays Reopening Of Driver's License, MVC In-Person Services

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy, speaking during a Friday news conference, announced that you'll soon be able to take care of your driver's license and motor vehicle tasks "in-person" amid the coronavirus outbreak. He made the statement as he announced 864 new cases and 79 more deaths (you can watch it here, below).

Murphy said the Motor Vehicle Commission will restart its in-person customer service on June 15th. Walk-in service, behind-the-wheel road tests and the issuing of new licenses and permits will resume on June 29th.

Beginning June 15th, the agency will allow only drop-off and pick-up transactions until walk-in service can resume on June 29th.

MVC Administrator Sue Fulton said the agency has to "clear the backlog" of its work before allowing walk-in customers, but she said people will be allowed to make appointments.

"We know there is a lot of pent-up demand for these services and the Motor Vehicle Commission is ready," Murphy said.

The update comes as the number of coronavirus cases rose to 163,336 in New Jersey, and 12,049 people have died. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

The updates also come as Murphy extended New Jersey's public health emergency amid the coronavirus crisis on Thursday, citing the disease's "ongoing risks." Here's what that means. Read more: Gov. Murphy Extends NJ's Coronavirus Public Health Emergency

Here is what New Jersey has done, and what it will require at the MVC agencies:

• Social distancing will be the norm
• All customers will be required to wear face coverings
• The state tripled the number of road examiners to it can provide a sizable number of road tests.
• Plexiglass barriers will be set up for customers and employees
• Some agencies have been designated as "licensing centers" and others will be "vehicle centers."
• Licensing centers will offer all license and identification transactions and driver testing
• Vehicle centers will offer registration, license plate and title registrations
• It's not clear when inspections can restart.

"This will allow us to streamline our workflow, keep people separated and speed up service," said Fulton.

Murphy also said he will make an announcement on Monday regarding outdoor pools, both municipal and private. Read more: Will Casinos, Pools, Gyms Open? Gov. Murphy Says It's Complicated

"We know a lot of people have been waiting for their ability to get back into the water. We don't blame them," he said.

Watch Murphy here:

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