New Jersey Driver Licensing: Citizens and "Others"
Understanding the Pathways, Protections, and Requirements for Residents and Non-Citizens
Friends, it doesn’t matter how the Driving Privilege Card and all other matters related to the psychological operations called progressivism turn out. We could be literally swimming in horse manure, as long as it is in concert with the creepy-crummy common-ist good, as we will be told it “smells good.” It is a cult, it is a cult!
Frederick R. Smith
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Twenty years ago, when moving to New Jersey, one of the first challenges I faced was obtaining a driver’s license. It wasn’t just a matter of filling out a form and waiting in line; the process was much more demanding. New Jersey utilizes a six-point ID verification system for citizens, which requires applicants to present a combination of documents to prove their identity, Social Security number, and residency in the State. Each document has a specific point value, and only the correct combination will be accepted by the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC). I remember carefully gathering certified copies of documents, utility bills, bank statements, and other supporting materials, fully aware that a missing or outdated document could prevent me from getting my license. This experience left a lasting impression on me: New Jersey takes the “integrity” of identification very seriously for a select group of people (stay tuned).
Now, twenty years later, I am back at the NJMVC applying for a Real ID. The system is familiar, but it is now even more exacting due to federal Real ID requirements. Citizens must still meet the complete six-point ID verification. Non-citizens, however, have a “different path.” New Jersey is a crummy sanctuary state, meaning the MVC does not automatically report applicants to federal immigration authorities. Non-citizens, whether documented or undocumented, can provide immigration papers, work authorization, or other official documents as an alternative to the complete six-point tally. “Undocumented residents” can get a Driving Privilege Card (DPC), which allows them to drive legally without a Social Security number or federal immigration documentation.
Looking back at my experience then and now, it’s clear that New Jersey’s licensing system is thorough and strict (for citizens). Can we say discriminatory? It “ensures” the identity of every driver, while also allowing non-citizens—including those without a green card—to access driving privileges “legally and safely.” What a joke.
Obtaining a New Jersey Driver’s License: Citizens and Non-Citizens
Driving in New Jersey, like other states, is both a skill1 and a privilege that requires individuals to verify their identity and driving records. The NJMVC has established procedures to ensure that all drivers, whether U.S. citizens or non-citizens, are “properly” documented and “legally” eligible to drive. U.S. citizens must meet a six-point identification requirement. At the same time, non-citizens follow a decidedly different process that takes into account their immigration status and “legal presence” in the United States.
The Rigors for Citizens
For citizens, the six-point ID Verification System is central. Primary documents, like a U.S. passport, certified birth certificate, or permanent resident card, are worth four points. Secondary documents—such as a Social Security card, a utility bill, or a bank statement—add smaller point values. Applicants must combine documents to reach a total of six points. The documents must be originals or certified copies, current, and match the applicant’s address.
Proof of residence is essential. Standard documents used to verify residency include utility bills, leases, mortgage papers, and insurance documents. College students can sometimes use transcripts sent to their home address as proof of residence. Renewals are taken seriously, especially if a license has expired for over three years. In such cases, applicants must re-establish their identity and residency, which may also require them to retake the vision, written, and road tests.
Many people bring a folder of documents to the NJMVC to ensure they meet all the requirements. Although the process can be frustrating, it reflects the state’s commitment to preventing identity fraud and ensuring that each license is accurately associated with the citizen who holds it.
“Non-Citizens” and Licensing
Beginning four years ago, non-citizens followed a different route, with sketchy “points.” To get a New Jersey driver’s license, they must first prove “legal presence” in the U.S. This can include a valid Permanent Resident Card (green card), Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or a valid visa. Non-citizens without a green card—such as visa holders or those with work authorization-can still get a Real ID-compliant license if they provide the correct documentation. Of note, the NJ lice-infested loony-lousy-liberal ecosystem is void of any reference as to what the differences are between documented and undocumented (a.k.a. illegal).
Undocumented residents can apply for a Dopey Driving Privilege Card (DPC), which permits them to drive legally within the state. Applicants do not need a Social Security number or federal immigration documents to submit an application. Since New Jersey is a crummy sanctuary state, the NJMVC does not report applicants to federal immigration authorities. This policy ensures that residents can obtain licenses or privilege cards “safely and legally.”
NCIC, Sanctuary Status, and Criminal Records Abroad
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is a federal database used by law enforcement, but it does not capture all immigration or criminal information for non-citizens in New Jersey. Thanks to sanctuary policies, immigrants—documented or undocumented—are shielded mainly from NCIC alerts when applying for a license or DPC. Even those with criminal records in another country generally appear with a clean record in NCIC checks.
Example: Traffic Stop for a Non-Citizen
Imagine a non-citizen driving in New Jersey with either a valid visa or a Driving Privilege Card. During a routine traffic stop, such as for a broken taillight or minor speeding, the officer runs the license through the NCIC. The database shows a clean record. Even if the driver has a criminal history, no federal alerts appear, and the stop is handled like any other traffic violation. The officer issues a citation or warning, and no immigration enforcement actions occur. This example illustrates how New Jersey’s sanctuary protections, combined with the limitations of NCIC, allow non-citizens to drive “legally” while meeting state requirements.
Reflection
As of 2025, nineteen states, along with Washington, D.C., allow undocumented residents to obtain a driver’s license or a similar driving privilege card. This means that in twenty U.S. jurisdictions, immigration status is not a barrier to obtaining a driver’s license legally.
The states include California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. Washington, D.C., while not a state, has also adopted the policy. Virginia sure is a surprise.
Most of these licenses are clearly marked to indicate that they cannot be used for federal identification purposes, such as boarding airplanes or entering federal buildings; however, they still allow holders to drive legally and obtain car insurance. In some states, like lousy New Jersey, the documents are referred to as “Driver Privilege Cards” rather than full licenses, but they serve the same purpose on the road.
Of course, the progressive pro-criminal among us gets a mental boost to find out that this is a growing accommodation across many parts of the country. The drug-like fix is hearing the mantra that this pogrom provides “safe and legal driving benefits for everyone,” regardless of immigration status, by ensuring that more motorists are tested, licensed, and insured.
Takeaway: The testing is a joke.
Friends, it doesn’t matter how the Driving Privilege Card and all other matters related to the psychological operations called puke-progressivism turn out. We could be literally swimming in horse manure, as long as it is in concert with the creepy-crummy common-ist good, as we will be told it “smells good.” It is a cult, it is a cult!
The above humor aside, our Different Inner Path (DIPpy) cult member leader friends will remain steadfast despite some inconvenient fruits of their labor. For example, unsafe junk cars and uninsured motorists. Further, their “undocumented friends” can now freely commute to jobs that citizens would otherwise hold. Truth be told, we know such jobs are no longer sought after by citizens, as the progressive mind-meld machine induces a mental state that is devoid of manual dexterity, rendering it impossible to perform any form of manual labor.
Conclusion
In New Jersey and other states with similar programs, “undocumented residents” (e.g., illegal aliens) are eligible for a standard driver’s license or a non-driver ID. Still, these credentials are marked “Not for Real ID purposes.” Under the federal REAL ID Act, only individuals who can prove LAWFUL PRESENCE in the United States—such as citizens, permanent residents, or certain visa holders—may obtain a REAL ID-compliant license. As a result, while a standard license allows undocumented residents to drive legally within the state, it cannot be used for federal identification purposes, such as boarding domestic flights or entering federal facilities. This separation provides driving access while maintaining federal compliance with REAL ID requirements.
Takeaway: Those who cannot obtain a Real ID are then considered unlawful.
New Jersey’s driver licensing process is both strict and thorough for select people. Specifically, citizens are required to meet a complete six-point ID requirement. At the same time, non-citizens—including those without a green card—have “alternative pathways” for fuzzy points that acknowledge their immigration status. Sanctuary policies, along with NCIC limitations, permit non-citizens to drive “legally,” even if they have criminal records from outside the United States. According to the DIPpy NJMVC, for “all” residents, obtaining a New Jersey driver’s license is a so-called “serious responsibility.” Still, the system ensures that anyone who meets the requirements or is a “lawful resident” (yeah, right) can safely participate in the state’s roadways.
We are all “equal,” eh? Typical communist ploy. We are all equal, but some more equal than others. Welcome to the Diffent Inner Path, d.b.a. DIPpy (TM), an NGO of the New World Order. 📕
Sources
The author’s personal experiences
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Given the poor behavior and rude driving habits of late, “skill” has been reduced to a meaningless word.
I am a resident of a state that is not one of the 19 states that have these special pogroms. I remember protesting in my state in various ways on various issues back in (all if calendar) 2007 in my state capital at my state capitol, including the issue of "Real ID Act."
ALL of my state legislators voted to quietly (with zero public discussion or input) "sign on" to the federal ID Act. I do not know what "official actions" by my state officials constituted "signing on" to the federal Real ID Act for my state.
I emphasize the word ALL in the last paragraph here because my state legislators, regardless of political affiliations or philosophy.
With that special Driving privilege card for illegal residents can drive legally in their respective state (only) as well as in the whole of the contiguous United States. So those special Driving Privilege Cards for illegal residents in effect have what is equivalent to a regular driver's license. And there is no more or no less enforcement of violation license and driving laws.
Way back in 2007 I knew that Real ID was Real Bad News but I did not understand how it was a major step toward One World Death and Slavery for ALL.
INVASION IS NOT IMMIGRATION.
INVASION IS NOT GRASS ROOTS MOVEMENT OF ANY PEOPLE.
INVASION IS FOREIGN OCCUPATION NECESSITATING MILITARY ATTENTION TOWARDS REMOVAL OF FOREIGN OCCUPANTS.
This legalization of Illegal Foreign Occupation with any ability to drive when not even understanding English is an element of 'Unrestricted Warfare' perpetrated by the 'Ruling Class' for over 4000 years.
Until people awaken to recognize they're being ATTACKED and are at WAR by which the FOREIGN OCCUPATION is that willing to be slaves to replace them, there isn't much the average citizen standing alone can do.
WHERE ARE THE U.S. CITIZENS OUT IN THE STREETS PROTESTING THIS ENEMY INVASION TOWARDS FOREIGN OCCUPATION perpetrated by the Merchantilist Black Nobility...The Central Bank Family Coven, Monarchy, Aristocrats of Europe/Asia trying to thieve the whole Western Hemisphere since it was discovered which led to the U.S. Revolutionary War. THIS SAME GROUP IS THAT NOW BEHIND ALL INVASION OF THE WESTERN WORLDD PROPAGANDIZED ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION.