What Is NJ Form BA-CSD?
Form BA-CSD, the Certification of Supervised Driving, is the MVC form a parent, guardian or supervising driver signs to certify that a permit holder under 21 completed at least 50 supervised hours, including 10 at night. Bring the signed form to the road test; it's presented at licensing.
Updated October 14, 2026 · Checked against NJ MVC sources · Reviewed by Jason Friedman, founder of DriveSafer
How to complete Form BA-CSD
- Check that the rule applies: your teen is under 21 and the permit was issued on or after Feb 1, 2025.
- Log every practice drive with the date, length and whether it was in darkness.
- Download Form BA-CSD from the MVC website. Form BA-CSD (PDF)
- When the hours are done, fill it out and have the parent, guardian or supervising driver sign it.
- Bring the signed form to the road test appointment with the rest of the road test checklist. Road test checklist
Form BA-CSD at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who signs | A parent, guardian or supervising driver |
| What it certifies | At least 50 supervised hours, including 10 in darkness |
| When it's needed | At the road test appointment; presented at licensing |
| Is a log attached? | No log is submitted |
| Penalty for a false certification | 6-month suspension |
Common mistakes
- Using the certification form printed in the Share the Keys guide. It isn't accepted; only BA-CSD is.
- Signing before the hours are actually complete.
- Not tracking night hours separately, then guessing at the end.
- Forgetting the form on road test day.