New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission · Cape May County · Source: NJ MVC location page
Rio Grande MVC Agency
Holidays and unexpected closures can change these hours. Check the official office page for disruptions before travelling.
3305 Bay Shore Road, Breakwater Shopping Plaza
North Cape May, NJ 08204
By appointment; some walk-in
Nearly everything is by appointment on MVC's site. Walk in only for things like permit validation, decals, abstracts, name changes and placards.
Maybe skip the trip
You can probably renew online tonight
Most New Jersey drivers renew online, and it takes effect right away. CDLs, expiring visas, probationary licenses and a first REAL ID need a visit; the online system tells you if anything else does.
Hours · Eastern time
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
From MVC's Licensing Centers page, which lists the same hours for every center. Agencies close on state holidays and in emergencies; MVC posts closures on its home page. Check MVC
MVC lists one number for every office: (609) 292-6500, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
What this office does
From MVC's location pages and its appointment system. Road tests are only at some sites; the list above says which.
- License renewal
- Replace a lost license
- Learner permits
- REAL ID
- ID cards
- CDL skills tests
- New residents
- Car registration and titles
Services not available here (1)
- Road tests
What to bring
For a renewal, most people need 3 things.
- 1Your appointment confirmation
- 26 Points of ID and proof of address
- 3Payment: $24 standard or $35 REAL ID