The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) today announced that the State of New Jersey has implemented the National Registry II (NRII). This enhancement allows for the electronic transfer of a medical examiner’s certification, required for commercial drivers, directly from medical providers to the NJMVC. It ensures a more efficient and seamless exchange of information for CDL holders.
“We are pleased to announce the implementation of NRII in New Jersey,” said Acting NJMVC Chief Administrator Rosalie Johnson. “The new system and procedures will streamline CDL medical certification handling, reduce errors and increase processing speeds by shifting to electronic transmission instead of relying on paper documents, and bolster highway safety by ensuring that only medically qualified commercial drivers are on the road.”
Under the new system, medical providers are now responsible for submitting the results of medical examinations directly into the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) National Registry. The NJMVC will no longer accept paper medical certificates from holders of commercial driver licenses (CDLs) or commercial learner permits (CLPs). Instead, NJMVC staff will check the registry to verify all compliance and safety standards are met by commercial drivers. Additionally, commercial drivers will have to contact their medical provider directly if any information regarding their medical certification is missing or incorrect, so that it can be updated within the registry.
New Jersey joined NRII following the successful completion of a comprehensive NJMVC system upgrade. This upgrade, which will also improve driver record processing and transaction times, was accomplished without causing any disruption to in-person services at NJMVC facilities statewide.
For more information on commercial driver requirements and NJMVC services, please visit NJMVC.gov.