Question

How do I check if my New Jersey driver's license is suspended?

You can check online, call up the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission or pop over to the NJMVC agency in person.

Sometimes your lead foot can land you in a pickle and get your New Jersey driver’s license suspended. The quickest way to figure out if your license has been suspended is to call the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission at 609-292-6500 or 1-888-486-3339. You can find out what’s going on with your license and ask for a summary of why it’s been suspended. You can also request your driver’s record online or visit a local MVC office to find out why this happened.

The most common reasons for license suspension in New Jersey include:

• Driving under the influence (DUI)
• Reckless driving
• Failure to pay child support
• Failure to appear in court
• Too many points on your driving record.

If your New Jersey driver’s license has been suspended, you can get it back by paying any fines you owe or by completing a safe driving course.

In New Jersey, if your driver’s license is taken away, you must pay a $100 fee to get it back. However, paying this fee is not the only step. You also have to complete the full suspension period set by the court, which varies based on the offense that caused the suspension.

For instance, if you are caught driving while intoxicated (DWI) for the first time with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .10% or higher, you will face a minimum of three months without a license. Additionally, your car may be impounded, you could spend at least 30 days in jail, and you will need to pay fines between $300 and $500.