With Thanksgiving just weeks away and the holiday travel season fast approaching, REAL ID appointments are widely available at New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) locations across the state, with average wait times of just three days — a dramatic improvement from the 73-day wait residents faced at the beginning of 2026.

The expanded availability of REAL ID appointments reflects the Sherrill Administration’s commitment to making government work better for New Jersey residents. Through targeted operational changes, the NJMVC has dramatically reduced wait times while maintaining high service levels — issuing 750,000 REAL IDs in 2026 and approaching the 1 million milestone for the year.

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