Gloucester Township Police Community Bulletin: Next of Kin Registry
Friday, August 16, 2013
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has established a “Next of Kin” Voluntary Registry, where driver’s can enter a “next of kin” for law enforcement to contact in the event of an emergency where the driver is incapacitated.
The Next-of-Kin Registry is a New Jersey statewide web based system that allows individuals at least 14 years of age to voluntarily submit and maintain emergency contact information through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. This non-public information will only be used to by law enforcement officers to locate designated emergency contacts in an event that a person is involved in a vehicle crash that renders him or her unable to communicate.
The Next-of-Kin Registry was established in response to "Sara's Law," which was created in memory of Sara Elizabeth Dubinin from Sayreville. Miss Dubinin became unresponsive following a motor vehicle crash in September 2007 and lapsed into a coma before her parents could be notified and eventually passed away. The law sought to ensure that an emergency contact could be notified immediately in the event of a vehicle crash.
You will need to fill out the form with the applicant’s current zip code, driver’s license number (or identification card number) and his/her full social security number. Up to two emergency contacts may be entered with their first name, last name and primary 10 digit phone number. Emergency contacts must be at least 18 years old. Contacts may be changed and/or added at any time by logging into the registry.
To register yourself or your family members for the “Next of Kin” Registry go to:https://emvc.state.nj.us/MVC_NOK/AVSStart.jsp