Requires MVC to accept death certificate as proof of name change.
This bill allows New Jersey drivers who were married and lost their spouse to revert their driver's license to their birth name by submitting their marriage certificate and their spouse's death certificate to the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). The MVC must accept these documents as proof of the name change, instead of requiring a court order. Drivers must also attest that they have no criminal convictions, pending charges, or intent to avoid prosecution, creditors, or fraud. This change specifically applies to name reversion after a spouse's death, not other name change scenarios.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Jay Webber
RRepublican
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