Overview

• The legislation grants the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission up to 72 months to develop digital driver’s licenses and non-driver ID cards accessible via smartphones.
• Residents can choose optional mobile IDs while continuing to receive traditional physical licenses.
• Digital credentials must be stored in secure digital wallets, with photos or screenshots rejected during traffic stops.
• The law prohibits law enforcement or others from demanding device access or using viewed phone data as grounds for search warrants.
• Federally allocated $1.5 million from the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Act will support the state’s digital ID implementation, joining 15 states and Puerto Rico offering similar programs.