06/30/2026
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
will begin appointments for customers to obtain licenses and registrations to operate ebikes.
The specific requirements, and step-by-step instructions, for e-bike licensing and registration are outlined on the NJMVC’s e-bike webpage: https://www.nj.gov/mvc/vehicletopics/ebike.htm
The webpage includes detailed guidance and resources — including relevant forms, FAQs, the NJ Driver Manual, and a newly-updated E-bike & Moped Manual — to simplify and explain the new e-bike requirements.
E-bike Usage Requirements Under the Law:
Age and License
To operate an e-bike in New Jersey, riders must be at least 15 years old and
have either
(1) an e-bike license or
(2) a valid driver license.
E-bike Licensing
Individuals who do not already have a driver license will have to complete a multi-step process that includes obtaining a permit, passing a knowledge test, practicing e-bike operation, and passing a road test before receiving their license to legally ride an e-bike.
Individuals under the age of 18 will also need to provide a completed parent consent form, if a parent or guardian is not accompanying the minor at their appointment.
E-bike riders can schedule initial permit appointments at NJMVC Licensing Centers to begin the process of obtaining a license if they are at least 15 years old and do not already possess a New Jersey driver license. Individuals who already have a valid driver license (ages 17 and up) do not need a separate license to ride an e-bike.
Registration and Insurance
All e-bikes in New Jersey must be registered with the NJMVC.
Only motorized bicycles are required to have insurance coverage.
Low-speed electric bicycles do not require insurance.
Helmet Use
E-bike riders are required by law to wear a helmet, regardless of age.