New Jersey permit driving hours: 50 hours, 10 at night
Since February 1, 2025, New Jersey requires 50 supervised hours, 10 at night, for permit holders under 21. The hours are signed off on the MVC's Certification of Supervised Driving (BA-CSD).
Free app: times each drive against the 50-hour goal, 10 at night, and fills the logTotal supervised50 hours
At night10 hours
How it is provenOfficial state form
How to log the hours in New Jersey
A parent, guardian or supervising driver signs the BA-CSD certification, and you present it at licensure.
The state publishes its own log or affidavit, and that is the paper it expects at the licensing office.
New Jersey permit rules at a glance
- Applies to
- Permits issued on or after Feb 1, 2025, to drivers under 21
- Road-test driver
- NJ-licensed, 21 or older, licensed 3 or more years
New Jersey permit hours: questions
Does New Jersey require supervised driving hours?
Yes, for permits issued on or after February 1, 2025: 50 hours, with 10 at night.
What form do you need for driving hours in New Jersey?
The Certification of Supervised Driving (BA-CSD).