NJ Motor Vehicle Offices to Close Nov. 3 and Nov. 11

Drivers with in-person MVC errands should book appointments or use NJMVC.gov online services on those days.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Electric Vehicles

Isometric editorial illustration of an empty wooden service counter with a closed metal shutter and two chairs, representing New Jersey motor vehicle offices closed on holidays. — New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission offices will close Tuesday, Nov. 3 for Election Day and Wednesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day, urging drivers to book online. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission facilities, including agencies, road test sites and inspection stations, are closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, for Election Day. Normal business hours resume for the rest of that week.

Why it matters

New Jersey residents planning an in-person license, registration or inspection visit should shift that errand to another day this week. Election Day is a state holiday, so the closure applies statewide to every MVC location.

All MVC agencies, road test sites and inspection stations are closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, and Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. More than 25 services remain available online through NJMVC.gov at any time.

The players

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

The state agency that issues driver licenses and vehicle registrations and operates the road test sites and inspection stations residents rely on.

The details

Election Day is a New Jersey state holiday, and the Motor Vehicle Commission closes its entire network of in-person facilities for it. Customers who need an eligible transaction can complete it online at NJMVC.gov instead of traveling to an office. Services that require an in-person visit can be booked through the same website, so a timed appointment can be secured once the offices reopen. The same closure approach applies on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026: all MVC facilities closed for Election Day.
Remainder of the week of Nov. 3, 2026: normal business hours resume at all locations.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026: all MVC facilities closed for Veterans Day.

The Home Front

The closures follow the state holiday calendar, which designates Election Day and Veterans Day as days state offices close. For drivers managing vehicle paperwork, the holiday schedule is a recurring factor in planning when in-person visits are possible.

If you have an MVC errand due this week, check whether it can be completed at NJMVC.gov before choosing a day to visit in person. Booking an appointment on the website for any in-person service avoids the closure dates.

The takeaway

Plan any in-person Motor Vehicle Commission visit around the Nov. 3 and Nov. 11 closures, and use NJMVC.gov for the many services that can be completed online. Booking an appointment in advance keeps a required visit from being lost to a holiday.