The Edison NJ DMV offices are two Motor Vehicle Commission sites on Kilmer Road: the Edison licensing center at 45 Kilmer Road, for licenses, permits, IDs and REAL ID, and the state inspection station and road test site at 33 Kilmer Road. Between them, you can get a permit, take your road test, pick up your probationary license and have a car inspected without leaving the street. Neither handles titles or registrations; those go to a vehicle center such as South Brunswick.
Edison NJ DMV Offices at a Glance
| Facility | Address | Hours | Handles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison licensing center | 45 Kilmer Rd, Edison, NJ 08817 | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Licenses, permits, IDs, REAL ID and knowledge tests, by appointment |
| Edison inspection station and road test site | 33 Kilmer Rd, Edison, NJ 08817 | Inspections: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–noon. Road tests: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Free inspections without an appointment; road tests by appointment |
Neither site publishes a direct phone number. Call MVC customer service at (609) 292-6500, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m., Monday–Friday, or the inspection line at (888) 656-6867.
Which Kilmer Road Site Do You Need?
| If you need to… | Go to | Appointment? |
|---|---|---|
| Get a permit, take a knowledge test or renew a license you can’t renew online | 45 Kilmer Road | Yes |
| Get a REAL ID | 45 Kilmer Road | Yes |
| Take a road test | 33 Kilmer Road | Yes |
| Pick up a probationary license after passing | 45 Kilmer Road | No, walk in |
| Get a vehicle inspected | 33 Kilmer Road | No |
| Title or register a vehicle | A vehicle center, such as South Brunswick | Yes |
Services at Each Edison Site
| Service | 45 Kilmer Road | 33 Kilmer Road |
|---|---|---|
| Driver licenses, permits and non-driver IDs | Yes, by appointment | No |
| REAL ID | Yes, by appointment | No |
| Knowledge tests | Yes, by appointment | No |
| Road tests | No | Yes, by appointment |
| Name changes, placards, plate returns | Yes, walk-in | No |
| Vehicle inspections and reinspections | No | Yes, no appointment |
| Replacement inspection stickers | No | Yes |
| Titles, registrations and plates | No | No |
Appointments and Walk-Ins
Book licensing appointments and road tests through the MVC’s appointment scheduler; our NJ MVC appointment guide explains each appointment type and the supervised driving you need before a road test. The licensing center takes walk-ins for name and gender marker changes, probationary licenses, disability placards, plate returns and permit validation. Inspections at 33 Kilmer Road don’t need an appointment; check wait times on NJinspections.com or at (609) 620-7992.
Hours and Holiday Closures
The licensing center is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The inspection station is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–noon, and road tests are given weekdays only, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All of them close on Sundays and state holidays; expect closures on Columbus Day (Monday, October 12, 2026), Election Day (Tuesday, November 3), Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11) and Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26).
What to Bring
To the Licensing Center: Bring identity documents worth six points under New Jersey’s 6 Points of ID system, including one primary document, plus two proofs of address and proof of your Social Security number for a REAL ID. Originals or certified copies only.
To a Road Test: You need to have passed the knowledge and vision tests and have a validated permit, plus at least six months of supervised driving if you’re under 21, three months if you’re 21 or older, or 20 days outside the Graduated Driver License program.
To an Inspection: Bring a valid driver’s license (the driver must be 17 or older), the vehicle’s registration document, not an online renewal receipt, and a New Jersey insurance card. Our guide to New Jersey car inspection explains what’s checked and what happens if you fail.
Fees and Payment
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Auto license, initial or renewal | $24 |
| REAL ID | $35 |
| Permit | $10 |
| Duplicate license | $11 |
| State inspection | No fee |
The MVC accepts American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Discover cards, checks, money orders and cash.
Titles and Registrations Near Edison
Neither Kilmer Road site handles titles, registrations or plates. The closest vehicle center is the South Brunswick MVC on Route 130 in Dayton, which also takes REAL ID appointments and has its own inspection station; the Springfield vehicle center is another option. Our guide on how to register a car in New Jersey lists the documents and fees.
Renew Online and Skip the Trip
Most license renewals, including REAL ID renewals, and most registration renewals can be done on the MVC’s online services page, along with address changes and replacement licenses.
Other MVC Offices Near Edison
- South Plainfield MVC: 5000 Hadley Rd, Suite 102, South Plainfield; licensing only
- Rahway MVC: 1140 Woodbridge Rd, Rahway; licensing, inspections and road tests
- Freehold MVC: 811 Okerson Rd, Freehold; licensing only
For every agency, inspection station and road test site, see our guide to New Jersey MVC offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two, both on Kilmer Road: the licensing center at 45 Kilmer Road and the inspection station and road test site at 33 Kilmer Road.
Yes, at 33 Kilmer Road, which the MVC lists as the Kilmer road test site. Tests are by appointment on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
No. Neither Edison site handles titles or registrations. The closest vehicle center is South Brunswick, on Route 130 in Dayton.
For licensing business and road tests, yes. Inspections at 33 Kilmer Road don’t need an appointment.
The licensing center is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The inspection station is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to noon.
At the licensing center at 45 Kilmer Road, as a walk-in. You don’t need another appointment.
Conclusion
The Edison NJ DMV offices sit on Kilmer Road: the licensing center at 45 for licenses, permits and REAL ID, and the site at 33 for free inspections and road tests. Book appointments for licensing and road tests, drive up for an inspection, walk in for your probationary license after you pass, and take vehicle paperwork to South Brunswick.
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