Surcharges are fines
assessed by New Jersey Surcharge Violation System (NJSVS). Drivers who have
excessive points for traffic violations or have been convicted in court for
specific offenses such as driving while intoxicated (DWI) are liable for
Surcharge. Surcharges are in addition to any court fines and/or penalties and
are billed yearly for three years. If you have received a surcharge notice in
the mail and do not see an answer to your question on this page or in the FAQ,
please call the New Jersey Surcharge Violation System at (888-651-9999).
Why do you
get a Surcharge?
Your New Jersey driving record is reviewed
every time points or other serious violations are added to your driving record.
If you accumulate six or more points within three years from your last posted
violation, you will receive a $150 Surcharge plus $25 for each additional
point. A points based Surcharge can result in a Surcharge for three years.
Additional violations that will result in a
Surcharge due for three years:
$100 for unlicensed driver or driver with
expired license ($300 total)
$250 for driving with a suspended license
($750 total)
$100 for failure to insure a moped ($300
total)
$250 for operating an uninsured vehicle
($750 total)
$1,000 for first and second driving while
intoxicated (DWI) ($3,000 total)
$1,500 third DWI (if it occurs within
three years last offense) ($4,500 total)
$1,000 for refusing to take test to measure
blood alcohol concentration ($3,000 total)
Not paying
surcharges?
Drivers failing to pay surcharges are sent a
notice indicating when their license will be suspended and another notice
confirming suspension for non-payment. Moving out of state or failing to
maintain a current address with the MVC does not excuse surcharge debts.
After suspension, surcharges and a $100 restoration fee must be paid to restore
the license privilege. If the surcharge remains unpaid a Certificate of
Debt is filed in Superior Court. The court issues a judgment, which
allows the state to collect unpaid surcharges through involuntary means.
The judgment amount (surcharge debt) must be paid before personal property can
be transferred or sold. Judgments include a collection cost and interest
charges calculated on the judgment balance. Unpaid judgments are assigned
to collection agencies and law firms. Credit bureaus are made aware of
unpaid accounts.
Are you
eligible for a Hardship Payment Plan?
Drivers owing surcharges can request a lower
cost payment plan if they are currently receiving government benefits.
This includes participants in Work Force New Jersey (TANF), Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), those receiving unemployment benefits and
other eligible programs. Contact the billing
office at 888-651-9999 or the collection firm noted on your billing statement
for more information. You will need to submit proof of participation or
receipt of benefits. Hardship payment plans expire when there is no
longer a hardship. Hardship Payment Plans will assist drivers in avoiding
suspension and aid in restoring driving privileges.
More
information on Surcharges?
Please visit Surcharge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
How to pay
your Surcharges?
There are several ways of paying your
Surcharge:
Pay with debit/credit card or e-check via the
internet: Go to www.njsurcharge.com
Pay with debit/credit card via telephone: Call
toll free at 888-651-9999
Pay with cash: Visit a Western
Union location in New Jersey and nation wide
Send a check or money order payable to:
NJSVS
P.O. Box 4850
Trenton, NJ 08650-4850
Surcharge Payment plans are available as detailed on
your bill. You can call 888-651-9999 for more information. You may also
use this number to automatically access individual account and payment
information, obtain Surcharge program information, and make credit card
payments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Violations/Surcharges.htm
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