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Driving Schools in Elizabeth, New Jersey: Licensed Options and What to Check
6 driving schools listed in Elizabeth, NJ, how to check a school is licensed in New Jersey, and what the state requires of new drivers.
Choosing a driving school in Elizabeth is easier when you know what to look for. Our New Jersey directory has 6 driving schools in Elizabeth, across ZIP codes 07201, 07206, 07207 and 07208. Below you will find several of them, plus a quick way to confirm a school is licensed.
Elizabeth is in Union County, where we list 36 driving schools in all. You can browse the whole county.
driving schools listed in Elizabeth
of them on the official state list
driving schools in Union County
Licensing is not a formality. It is how New Jersey checks instructors, training cars and course content. If a school is not licensed, its lessons may not count toward a license or an insurance discount.
In New Jersey, driving schools are licensed through the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).
- Search New Jersey’s official driving school list or lookup for the school’s name.
- Match the name, address and any license number with what the school gives you.
- Ask the school for its license number. A licensed school will tell you right away.
- Student permit (early) path: 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction in a dual-controlled car with a licensed driving school, no more than 3 hours in one day. The school owner then endorses the permit. (source, source 2)
Rules change, so confirm the details with the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) before you enroll.
Driving schools in Elizabeth
Below are all 6 Elizabeth schools on RoadVerified. Open a listing to see the license number and where the record came from.
- NJ National Driving School Corp.500 Westfield Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208On the official state list (license DRS000228)
- America's Driving School1139 E. Jersey Street- Suite 405, Elizabeth, NJ 07207On the official state list (license DRS26495N)
- Bragas Driving School LLC277 2nd Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206On the official state list (license DRS000191)
- Cathyann Driving Academy LLC1139 E. Jersey Street- Ste 212, Elizabeth, NJ 07201On the official state list (license DRS000366)
- International Driving Academy Inc.401 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206On the official state list (license DRS000085)
- Pepe's Driving School LLC315 Atlantic Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206On the official state list (license DRS000069)
Looking further afield? Browse every other New Jersey listing in our New Jersey driving school directory.
- What is your state license number, and does it match the state list?
- Are all of your instructors licensed or certified?
- What exactly is included: classroom hours, behind-the-wheel hours, road test help?
- What is the total price and the refund policy, in writing?
- Will I get a certificate of completion, and can my insurer verify it?
Walk away if a school will not give you a license number, or offers a certificate without the full training.
FAQ
How many driving schools are in Elizabeth, NJ?
Our directory lists 6 driving schools with an address in Elizabeth as of October 2026, 6 of them taken from the official state list.
Who licenses driving schools in New Jersey?
Our research points to the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) (www.nj.gov/mvc).
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